The Brilliance of LOVE … ( 12 / 31 / 2012 )
The Brilliance of LOVE … ( 12 / 31 / 2012 )
“ 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 , 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 , 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 any 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 really 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 adults also 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 .
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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