The Brilliance of LOVE … (12/31/12)
“Love is what’s in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and listen.” ~ Bobby, age 7
“Love is when your puppy licks your face even after you left him alone all day.” ~ Mary Ann, age 4
“Love is when someone hurts you. And you get so mad but you don’t yell at them because you know it would hurt their feelings.” ~ Samantha, age 7
“If you want to learn to Love better, you should start with a friend you don’t like.” ~ Nikka, age 6
Let’s face it, when it comes to relationships, children are simply brilliant. When it comes to getting along with others, kids simply “get it” … To see this Truth firsthand, go to any park or school where toddlers are at play and just watch them for awhile.
Sure, they can throw temper tantrums when they don’t get what they want … and yet kids remember to share.
Sure, they can be mean and callous and disrespectful to each other … and yet kids remember to apologize and make amends.
Sure, they cry when criticized or ridiculed … and yet kids remember to forgive.
Sure, they mope & pout when things don’t go their way … and yet kids remember to then let it go and get on with living.
Of course, the truly good news is: kids aren’t the only geniuses when it comes to caring for one another. We adults can still remember to live this way as well.
Because we were all once children, and because the Wisdom of the Child – given to us all at birth – can’t ever be lost, we understand perfectly how best to treat each other.
Deep inside, we all “get it” too … Now all that’s left is for us to get out there and DO IT
Deep inside, we all “get it” too … Now all that’s left is for us to get out there and DO IT!
So, just for today, I will remember to become again as a child.
Just for today, I will do more than merely know … I will engage.
Just for today, I will do more than merely believe … I will give.
Just for today, I will do more than merely ponder … I will be Kind.
Just for today, I will do more than hope … I will pray with moving feet.
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