Propagate

The word of the day is "Propagate." Propagate has several meanings 1) to reproduce or cause to reproduce biologically; 2) to cause to spread out and affect a greater number or greater area; 3)to pass along to offspring; 4) to foster growing knowledge of, familiarity with, or acceptance of. Yet, I want to focus on the definition that relates to the foster of knowledge. As TRiO participants, you understand that silence of any subject matter will only propagate more silence; therefore, for growth to occur in your learning one must express the outcome of your preparation. In other words, the more you propagate on what you have learned; value will increase then you will realize the opportunities that await. In the book, “The Alchemist” I noticed this quote, “Treasure is uncovered by the focus of flowing water, and it is buried by the same currents.” I glean from this quote that learning can only occur when one allows the flooding of information or the overwhelming of studying as they grasp the true treasures of learning. So I encourage you avoid the attitude that I cannot read all this material before the next class but realize that a treasure awaits after the flowing of water.