Memories from Mr H - an oldie but a goodie! ⭐️💫

My favourite teacher at Pleasant Heights public school (back in the day 😅….. was Mr Horsley, he was such an optimist, a wise sage and we were pretty much a mutual admiration society until he gave the role of Nancy in Oliver (the musical) to Margot McWilliam instead of me. He even managed to deliver that news with what seemed like a silver lining. You can DANCE he said ….. It is a gift to be able to move. ‘I want you to choreograph the musical instead of being in it’ he delivered with bright and optimistic eyes. I thought to myself…. Well ….I will be the Boss and they have to do what I say, YEP, I will do it I said. But ‘quick’ question Mr H, why can’t I do both, be Nancy AND choreograph the musical ? There is enough for everyone Giorgi, focus on the choreography this time and next time, you can play Nancy or some other role, he responded. Fair enough, I guess….I thought!.....🤔

Giorgi age 10 (circa 1970s 😅)
Royal Ballet School United Kingdom

Well….. No one did what I said so the choreography bit was NOT much fun because of that…. But I did learn through the experience, I’m just trying to remember what exactly? ….

Oh, that’s right… LESS often proves MORE.💥💡

Anywhoooo, another one of Mr Horsley’s objectives which popped into my mind recently was ‘Giorgi, why are you always in such a hurry…. You run everywhere, you talk fast, you use up ALL your energy in even the smallest movement - what is the hurry? He asked slowly & gently.

Seeing he had my attention he took the split second opportunity …. And set me the challenge of walking EVERYWHERE for a whole day and NO talking just listening. 

WHAT? WHY??........ 

Because when you react and move consistently quickly you are using precious energy sometimes thoughtlessly and not toward good outcome.

Give yourself a REST, just try it for ONE DAY. Well Veni, Vidi, Vici – and how’s about it….LESS actually was MORE!

It works and doesn’t cost a thing and is something I can do for MYSELF! Self-reliance is worth practicing, don’t wait until it’s too late.

The best investment you will ever make -
YOUR HEALTH & YOUR TIME IS YOUR WEALTH! 

I struggled with Maths at school, Mr Horsley suggested that given I was Italian it should help me remember Roman numerals. Ummmmm….. That never quite kicked in even though I did get where he was coming from and appreciated the idea! 😅

TanX Mr H! ⭐️💕