Quantum Leap from Matrix

I shared this (from a blog that I read recently) at the Davis Daytime Toastmasters meeting and it was very well received. Just wanted to share

There was a scene from the movie "Matrix", where Morpheus is telling Neo how he believed that Neo's “the One”, who has the power to destroy the invincible agents where none of them can.

Neo says: “What are you trying to tell me? That I can dodge bullets?”
And Morpheus replies: “No, Neo. I’m trying to tell you that when you're ready, you won't have to.”

So, towards the end of the movie, Neo is shot by Agent Smith and presumed dead. But then Trinity reminded him, and that he is the one, and can’t be dead. At that instant Neo realized that he’s the One.

So he gets up, uses his mind to stop the bullets, sees through the Matrix itself to green code behind it, and jumps inside Agent Smith’s body and explodes him from within.

This sudden and profound jump from one state to another may be referred to as a quantum leap (to borrow a term from physics).

Some quantum leaps in life may be learning to ride a bike. Other quantum leaps aren’t inevitable. For example, it’s up to you to decide if you want to develop a positive attitude, or establish healthy eating habits.

A lot of personal development often occurs in quantum leaps. You can put in a lot of effort without seeing any results, but that doesn’t mean that you’re not making progress. The bullets may seem fast, but if you keep trying to dodge them, maybe one day you’ll find that you don't have to.

Basic Crepe

Super easy and taste basic crepe - add any toppings to your heart's desire! 

Ingredient:

1 cup flour

Pinch of salt

2 eggs

1 1/4 cups milk

1 tablespoon melted butter

My Strawberry Nutella Crepe with Whipped Cream

Sift flour and salt into a bowl. Add eggs and a little milk. Beat well with a wooden spoon, working in all the flour. Gradually add the remaining milk. Stir in melted butter.

Add a small amount of oil to a 7 in pan (or use a seasoned cast-iron pan) and place over high heat. Pour in enough batter to cover the base evenly (you'll have to tilt the pan). Cook about 1 minute until lightly browned underneath (my trick was to cook until the entire crepe is not "shiny" on top).

Turn crepe and cook other side for about 15 seconds. Continue until batter is used. Makes about 8 crepes. (6 for me since thicker crepe is easier to turn over)

(This was posted on FB in 2009)