So we all know the phrase "those who cannot do, teach", right? But i think in this day and age, its totally taken out of context. Keep in mind that im literally writing this in the notes app on my phone and ive done no research on the matter, so im pulling this out of my ass basically. But hear me out.
I think, that this means that once you cant do something anymore, you pass down your knowlegde to those who are willing to learn and are capable of doing the thing.
The example that immediately comes to mind is Art, capital a, Art. This means dancing, writing, drawing, music. Art.
A dancers career isnt very long. A lot of dancers get foot injuries and have to leave. Thsyll never be able to be a professional dancer anymore. But they are masters of their craft, right? So what else is there to do with this thing that used to /be your whole life/ when youre no longer able to perform? You reach others how to be better. How to get to a place where they can be a professional, just like you.
The same goes for musicians. What happens when you physically cant play your instrument anymore? What happens if your fingers arent able to bend, or your lungs cant fill with enough air? You teach others how to be great.
So i dont understand why we (as in America, idk about anywhere else), why do we assume that teaching is like. The lowest thing on the drawing board? It should be a fucking honor to teach others, our peer, our children, young minds who actually want to learn and absorb the information being given to them. I think that this phrase has been twisted somehow.
I think i had a point, but ive lost it now. Anyway. Honor those who teach. Especially right now. Especially those who teach Art. Because they sure as hell dont have to. Thanks for coming to my TED talk.
