Through the eyes of a child...
Today I learned something. As adults, we take a lot for granted. And as adults, we are also so stupid at times. We think we know better. We think we have all the answers. The truth is, we do not always know what is best. And we don't always have all the answers.
We don't listen enough because we think we have heard all we need to hear.
We don't pay enough attention because we think we know all that needs to be known.
We see only that which we want to see.
We limit ourselves. We deprive ourselves. We do an injustice to ourselves. All because we think we know better.
We should try to see things through the eyes of a child. They see colors that we do not know exist. They hear melodies we do not hear. But children also feel on another level. Sometimes I wish I were like a child.
Yes we age. And yes, they say with age comes wisdom. But this is not always the case. Because even with this new found wisdom, we should still try to see things through the eyes of a child.
Sometimes I sit and listen to my niece and nephews. They can be a bit too big for their boots, but they also make my heart smiled and yearn for a bit of what they have.
Liano, Kay-Leigh and Kyle show me every day how intelligent they are. But they also open my eyes to many other things. The lessons I learn from them are priceless. The moments I share with them are invaluable. They teach me how to love without limits. They teach me understanding and patience. They teach me how to appreciate things for what they really are. They also show me that things are not always what they seem. They may not be past the 5th Grade yet, but they teach me lessons every day.
Today I was inspired by these young ones. They bring me so much joy. They teach me so much. I am grateful because they are in my life.
Seeing through their eyes makes me wiser.
Seeing through their eyes allows me to appreciate that which we neglect at times.
Seeing through the eyes of a child is needed at times. In large doses. In order to truly learn.
Take Care
Miss Stone
We don't listen enough because we think we have heard all we need to hear.
We don't pay enough attention because we think we know all that needs to be known.
We see only that which we want to see.
We limit ourselves. We deprive ourselves. We do an injustice to ourselves. All because we think we know better.
We should try to see things through the eyes of a child. They see colors that we do not know exist. They hear melodies we do not hear. But children also feel on another level. Sometimes I wish I were like a child.
Yes we age. And yes, they say with age comes wisdom. But this is not always the case. Because even with this new found wisdom, we should still try to see things through the eyes of a child.
Sometimes I sit and listen to my niece and nephews. They can be a bit too big for their boots, but they also make my heart smiled and yearn for a bit of what they have.
Liano, Kay-Leigh and Kyle show me every day how intelligent they are. But they also open my eyes to many other things. The lessons I learn from them are priceless. The moments I share with them are invaluable. They teach me how to love without limits. They teach me understanding and patience. They teach me how to appreciate things for what they really are. They also show me that things are not always what they seem. They may not be past the 5th Grade yet, but they teach me lessons every day.
Today I was inspired by these young ones. They bring me so much joy. They teach me so much. I am grateful because they are in my life.
Seeing through their eyes makes me wiser.
Seeing through their eyes allows me to appreciate that which we neglect at times.
Seeing through the eyes of a child is needed at times. In large doses. In order to truly learn.
Take Care
Miss Stone
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