This morning I had a very pleasant and meaningful telephone conversation with Mr. Leel Gunasekara, a very senior and respected gentleman of our country. Now in his late 80s, Mr. Gunasekara remains intellectually sharp and full of fascinating memories about Sri Lanka’s history, politics, literature, and cultural life. Our discussion was long and deeply engaging. He also shared interesting recollections from the time when he worked as a senior officer in the Ministry of Cultural Affairs while my relative I. M. R. A. Iriyagolle served as Minister, during the government led by Dudley Senanayake. Mr. Gunasekara had an illustrious career in the Sri Lankan Administrative Service. He served as Government Agent in several districts including Kegalle, later became Director of Cultural Affairs, and retired as Secretary to the Cabinet. After retirement he continued to serve internationally with UNESCO in Paris and ESCAP in Bangkok. His daughter Manju Gunasekara was my junior by two years at the Department of Philosophy and Psychology at the University of Peradeniya. She later joined the department as a lecturer, and interestingly we both pursued our master’s degrees in the United States during the same period. Although our homes are only about two kilometres apart in Colombo, today’s long telephone conversation turned out to be truly remarkable and educative. I wished him good health and promised to visit him soon for a longer evening discussion. I am sharing here a photograph taken when I met him a few years ago. #charitha_herath #SriLanka #PublicService #SriLankanHistory #AdministrativeService #Leadership #GoodGovernance #SriLankanPolitics #HistoryMatters #IntellectualConversations #LearningFromThePast #WisdomOfExperie

📚 Old article, but still one of my favourites — and worth sharing again! This “atlas” of non-ischemic left ventricular scar is a brilliant visual and practical guide to understanding how different cardiomyopathies leave distinct scar patterns on CMR. 🧭 It links scar location (anterior, septal, lateral, apical, inferior, ring-like) to: • specific diseases • genetics • arrhythmic risk • clinical red flags 🫀 It reminds us that scar ≠ ischemia, and that pattern recognition on CMR is a powerful diagnostic tool. Not new, but still extremely useful for daily practice — so I’m happily reposting it. #CardiacMRI #CMR #Cardiomyopathy #MyocardialScar #Imaging #Arrhythmias #HeartImaging #LearningFromThePast #StillRelevant 🫀📊✨ Link:jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacad…

Movement Monday! Grade 8 students started their ELA Civil Rights Movement Unit! Students became “movement” experts, learned about bravery & created posters to represent their learning! Students compared & connected the impact of these different movements on their own lives! #socialjustice #learningfromthepast #learningtolead

This week, From the Vault series brings the story of DHFL, a key player in India’s housing finance sector. Its journey holds lessons in growth, risk, and regulation that every investor should know. Because understanding the past helps us invest better in the future. #FromTheVault #DHFLStory #MarketInsights #FinanceSimplified #FinancialAwareness #IndianMarkets #NBFCIndia #CapitalClassroom #StockMarketIndia #FinanceEducation #LearningFromThePast #SmartInvesting #MarketHistory #PastToPresent #ShareIndia #ShareIndiaresearch [ From the Vault series, DHFL, NBFC India, Indian finance history, financial awareness India, stock market learning, Share India content, Indian market stories, beginner investor education, finance lessons, investing context, Share India, Share India research ]

"At FDC, we’re committed to learning from the past and building a stronger, more united future. No more repeated mistakes it's time to restore trust, unity, and purpose within our movement." Adepo Francis #fdc #learningfromthepast #unitedforchange #buildingthefuture #arktvug

We are introducing our new series, From the Vault! Ek nayi series jahan hum market ke past events ko analyse karenge. Scams, crashes, ya big moves, har kahani mein chhupi hai ek seekh. From the Vault - because finance ki history boring nahi hoti #FromTheVault #ShareIndia #MarketInsights #FinancialAwareness #SmartInvesting #PastToPresent #FinanceSimplified #StockMarketIndia #InvestSmart #MarketHistory #LearningFromThePast #FinanceEducation #IndianMarkets #CapitalClassroom [ From the Vault series, Share India finance series, market crash stories, Indian stock market history, financial events explained, investing lessons, stock market scams India, learning from past markets, market awareness India, beginner investor education, stock market awareness content, financial literacy India, Share India content ]

"Absolutely! Understanding history is crucial to shaping a nation's future. It’s the foundation upon which we build our identity and resilience. What lessons do you think we should learn from the past? #HistoryMatters #LearningFromThePast"

Earlier this week, students in Dual Credit U.S. History had the incredible opportunity to learn from Lutheran North’s very own David McCollister—better known as "Mr. Mac" during his 40 years in education! With an engaging reenactment of the Battle of Bunker Hill, he brought history to life and reminded students why learning from the past is so important. A huge thank you to Mr. Mac for sharing his passion and knowledge with us! #HistoryComesAlive #LearningFromThePast

The story of yesterday informs the journey of today. Here’s to the milestones that define us. . . #OnThisDay #HistoryMatters #LearningFromThePast #InspirationFromHistory

Francesco delivered an insightful talk on the European colonization of the Americas, offering a deep historical perspective and reflecting on the key mistakes made (not respecting indigenous peoples) during that time. #LearningFromThePast

Aristotle: Wisdom is learning from the experiences of the past. #Aristotle #Wisdom #LearningFromThePast

Aristoteles: Bilgelik, geçmişin deneyimlerinden öğrenmektir. #Aristotle #Wisdom #LearningFromThePast

Did you know? Dr. Satyapal, a real-life hero from history, played a crucial role in standing up for freedom in Punjab. While his work was serious, his dedication to justice is something we can all admire today. History may be intense, but learning about the figures who shaped it doesn’t have to be! Interested in my book? Visit my website to learn more. reenita.com You can purchase Vermilion Harvest here: buff.ly/3Aw9NZB Amazon: buff.ly/3TzCNGF Barnes & Noble: buff.ly/4e3Ul63? Goodreads: buff.ly/3TxmTfS Walmart: buff.ly/3zpiXXO Diesel: buff.ly/4e6d5Sl? Booktopia: buff.ly/3XMP90B #FunFactFriday #HistoryHeroes #DrSatyapal #FreedomFighter #PunjabHistory #LearningFromThePast #reenita_storyteller #vermillionharvest @reenita_story @indignorhouse

Aristoteles: Bilgelik, geçmişin deneyimlerinden öğrenmektir. #Aristotle #Wisdom #LearningFromThePast

How My Past Mistakes Shape My Parenting Today #PersonalGrowth #Fatherhood #ReflectingOnMistakes #LifeLessons #ParentingAdvice #SelfImprovement #Forgiveness #LearningFromThePast #LifeReflections #DadsAndDaughters @trentonfcole @PancakesWYDad

Aristoteles: Bilgelik, geçmişin deneyimlerinden öğrenmektir. #Aristotle #Wisdom #LearningFromThePast

Spot on analysis from ⁦@BrianPJRowan⁩ . We need an international process for reconciliation #learningfromthepast

Learn from the past to secure your organization's future. Our Blog looks at key insights from cybersecurity breaches, offering strategies to fortify your defenses. Read ⏬ adminbyrequest.com/en/blogs/… #Blog #LearningFromThePast #AdminByRequest What year was the Equifax data breach?

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The Gold Standard vs. Clickbait Culture: An Elderly Man's Grace Amidst Influencer Harassment In a recent viral video, an elderly man has become an emblem of the dignity and respect that once defined our society, as he remains composed and unreactive in the face of a content creator's relentless harassment. The contrast between the elderly man's calm demeanor and the influencer's desperate attempts to provoke a reaction for the sake of clicks and views has sparked a conversation about the degradation of online culture and the loss of societal values. As the video continues to circulate, many are left to wonder: Is this the new normal, or can we learn from the past and reclaim the gold standard of human interaction? #ElderlyManGoldStandard #InfluencerHarassment #SocietalValues #OnlineCulture #Clickbait #ViralVideo #Dignity #Respect #ContentCreator #HumanInteraction #SocietyLoss #NewNormal #LearningFromThePast #offtopicshow