We are always teaching our kids.
We teach them how to eat, how to dress, how to brush their teeth.
We teach them manners, and how throw a ball, and how to fend for themselves.
We teach them how to appreciate art…through painting and music and literature.
We teach them to pursue their goals and that passion counts for something.
We are always teaching our kids.
But what are we learning from them?
Are we learning the value of being genuine?
Are we reminded that child-like faith actually has significance?
Are we learning that complicated words and complicated phrases often…complicate things?
Are we learning that simple joy’s give us greater perspective?
Slowly but surely, I’m learning these things from my kids…and my life is becoming richer because of it.
The Innocence of a Child
This short little prayer by my middle daughter reminded me…”Keep it simple stupid”.
Thank you for this Keagan. I saw the link on Bruce Sallan’s Twitter. We (PG) just had an adult entrepreneurial Growth & Accountability Group during which the purity of children’s faith and creativity was discussed as inspiration. I think you and your family would enjoy the video we watched:
http://cainesarcade.com/ . Dad played a crucial role in it too.
Thanks for the video Alyson! Kids definitely have some inspiration to give!
Thanks for dropping by…
Always love reminders of what we can learn from children. I wrote a post about it and incorporate a good deal when I speak to audiences. My favorite being skipping. Just like kids, you can only be happy when you are skipping :-
Thanks for weighing in Ted…and for the reminder to skip a little.
Kids are full ideas!