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2 KAUA‘I MIDWEEK OCTOBER 13, 2021
WPay It Forward
hen someone helps you out or does something nice for you, do you feel ob- ligated to return the favor? It’s natural to
feel indebted to others who have shown us kindness, yet shifting our perspective when it comes to oblig- atory giving can be refreshing.
Think about it. When you do something for some- one from your heart, you don’t expect anything back — you do it because you want to. It’s likely the same for others.
Could heartfelt generosity shown to you be some- thing to simply appreciate? Taking it one step fur- ther, instead of thinking about how to pay it back, is it possible to honor that act of kindness by paying it forward?
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Flushing Wheat From Chaff
“It is the time you have devoted to your rose that makes your rose so important.” — Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
CHASING THE LIGHT
In-laws deserve a lot of ap- preciation. Never would I admit to it, but they have been my saving grace lately. As I have been unable to visit my own parents across the globe, my Hawai‘i family has em- braced me, while keeping in- tact the personal space so dear to sons- and daughters-in-law.
It can be tricky to communi- cate with your in-laws though. When bubbly language isn’t your cup of tea, conversation is minimized. That’s when house and yard chores bring a welcome outlet: weed whack- ing, toilet bowl repairing, vacuuming. Yes, please, I’m happy to help!
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s The Little Prince reinforces that what is essential is not always seen. AP PHOTO/FRANCOIS MORI
Ignace “Iggy” Jang is the concertmaster for Ha- wai‘i Symphony Orchestra (myhso.org). He also is a violin teacher at the Univer- sity of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, is a chamber music coach for both ‘Iolani and Punahou schools, and is the solo and string quartet program di- rector for Pacific Music In- stitute of the Hawai‘i Youth Symphony.
Chasing The Light is de- veloped and produced by Lynne Johnson and Robin Stephens Rohr.
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Come to think of it, much communication is rather shallow these days. But what is its purpose? Validation? Instant gratification? Every- thing happens too quickly. Take the immediate reactions
in social media: do we truly “like” something or some- one, or do we just want to be liked in return? Are there ulterior motives? Do we take time to forge alliances to make the world a better place, or is short-term gain the end goal?
As a professional musician, I am often reminded of this quote when marveling at some performers’ intense facial and body contortions. They put au- diences in a trance, but some- times I wonder about what is essential.
Saint-Exupéry’s The Little Prince ultimately realizes that the love for his rose is unique because of his devotion to her. In that author’s classic book, the wise fox tells him another important truth about authen- ticity: What is essential is in- visible to the eyes.
Fortunately the people of Hawai‘i are genuine and can, without their eyes, distinguish between the wheat and the chaff. They, like my in-laws, understand that the gift of time spent in replacing a toilet fill valve goes beyond a clean flush.
Fill in the blank cells using numbers 1 to 9. Each number can appear only once in each row, column, and 3x3 block. Use logic and process of elimination to solve the puzzle. The difficulty level ranges from Bronze (easiest) to Silver to Gold (hardest). Answers are on page 11
RATING: BRONZE