"Today is the birthday of my son, William who is out in Australia living the life of a free spirit as he travels from place to place teaching yoga and doing whatever else is required to eek out a living that suits his chosen lifestyle. He obtained his degree in Economics and Buisness Studies at Huddersfield University and then followed this up with a Masters in Perth, Australia. Having obtained his qualifications, he soon abandoned the suited and booted way of life, and instead, decided to opt out of the conventional 9.00 am-5.00pm rat race. In his own way, Will (as he prefers to be called), is really illustrating that one doesn't have to burn books or rebel against the teacher to rebel, but to merely own one's own self.
My son, William , also shares his birthday with my brother, Peter, who a been an Educational Psychologist all his working life. Both William and Peter have the distinguishing 'Forde rebellious streak' which all my siblings have always displayed. None of us have ever followed the conventional path along any destination we have sought to reach. Although brother Peter has reached the age of retirement, although he may hang up his working boots, he will never hand in his guns! It is as though the rebel in him simply refuses to die. I strongly suspect that he just needs some time off and a reason to go back to work.
Both William and Peter have always had barriers to break down/through, rules to resist and ways to rebel against, and I dont expect them ever to change. They are ideally representative of John Milton's words in 'Paradise Lost' when he writes, ' Awake, arise or be forever fallen'.
A very happy birthday, William and Peter. May this special day be filled with much happiness, peace, love and generosity for you. Never lose your enthusiasm for life nor your respect for self and others. Love from Dad and brother.xxx" : William Forde: August 11th, 2018.