What Is An Expert?

Lightheartedness won't last unless you carry it on.

I am not an expert. When I taught math, usually algebra, I would jokingly ask students what an expert was. They would, of course, come up with a definition.

The answer I wanted was one connected to math.

I offered them some help so they would come up with the solution I wanted them to have.

Here is the way I proceeded.

What is an "X" in algebra?

What I was looking for, of course, was "AN UNKNOWN."

Excellent. Keep that in mind.

Now, in science, what is a "SPERT"?

A small amount of water under pressure often came up, and I said that was good.

So let's call it a "DRIP UNDER PRESSURE."

Great. Now, just put that all together. Your answers, please. What is an EXPERT?

In unison, the answer was: "AN UNKNOWN DRIP UNDER PRESSURE."

A little lightheartedness can lighten the day. So that might be good for our Life and Living message today.

Are you willing to be thought of as an “xpert?”

I am under pressure, but I am not unknown.

Thanks for reading.

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