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Book of Wong : When I was a Boy
At camps and training courses, I have observed how much more delicious the food has become. They actually had a variety (not chicken rice every meal!) and it didn't taste like Styrofoam with soy sauce. Not only that, they ate in a nice cafeteria, with a water cooler nearby. When I was a Boy Oh! Right. Forgive me.
These days, I also marvel at how easy it is for Boys to meet girls. For some (fortunate?) Companies, all a Boy needs to do is look around during praise and worship (yes, Boys will be Boys) and hope the cute Corporal with the pony tail wouldn't mind dating a Private. Those more daring would attempt to date a Sergeant. Why, when I was a Boy sigh. Sorry. Fortunately, I have yet to start a lengthy sermon with "When I was a Boy" But then, some of my Boys started asking me what Brigade life was like when I was growing up. Fighting the urge to begin with "that phrase," I did manage to tell them a bit about my Boyhood days. We laughed and had a good time. They saw a side of me that they could not believe existed - a side that actually wore Blues, was mischievous and got punished. I came to realize that was the beauty of telling stories. It's not just about telling a story: it's sharing a history. When we share about our Boyhood days, we create a sense of history for our Boys. It lets them know that they are not anomalies in this crazy world. It gives them a sense of continuity knowing they are a part of something that has existed longer than they have. Our stories show them the role they play to ensure that this history will continue long after Blues and collar badges. Try it. Get close enough to their lives to share your stories with them. Show them their place in history and inspire them to run with the destiny that lies before them. Share with them your Boyhood days, your struggles, your hopes and your dreams. Be vulnerable and become a real person to them. They've got enough teachers and instructors to deal with from school and tuition - being an Officer is more than just educating or training. It's about being an authentic person - someone who went through their Boyhood days, struggling, laughing and playing just like they do today. Sure, the fashion sense is different, as are the toys, but some things never change: love, life and other mysteries.
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