"Your children naturally love life.
Their love of life is spontaneous
and unconscious.
It delights in every nuance of light
and color.
It wonders at every shape
and form.
It dances in their bodies
without self-consciousness.
They are not taught this love.
It cannot be taught,
only lived.
If you live this love for your children
you will guide them,
but never demand a certain response.
You will welcome them,
but never smother them.
You will give birth to them,
but never possess them.
You will nurture their dreams
and guard their self-respect.
They will honor you naturally,
not because of who you are,
but because of who they are.
Don't worry about how your children treat you.
Concentrate on how you treat yourself.
If your children see in you
a sincere celebration of who you are,
they will return eventually
to their natural joy,
in themselves and in you."
I delight in observing the things my daughter especially responds to in her environment: The color yellow, the Beastie Boys, any food she tastes. The way clothes hang in the closet, or on me. Having never felt concretely that I myself was much to celebrate, I hope that by showing her how to celebrate these small but significant everyday things, events, and moments I can show her the inherent value of every living creature, and help her contribute meaningfully to the joy and comfort of every being around her.
Their love of life is spontaneous
and unconscious.
It delights in every nuance of light
and color.
It wonders at every shape
and form.
It dances in their bodies
without self-consciousness.
They are not taught this love.
It cannot be taught,
only lived.
If you live this love for your children
you will guide them,
but never demand a certain response.
You will welcome them,
but never smother them.
You will give birth to them,
but never possess them.
You will nurture their dreams
and guard their self-respect.
They will honor you naturally,
not because of who you are,
but because of who they are.
Don't worry about how your children treat you.
Concentrate on how you treat yourself.
If your children see in you
a sincere celebration of who you are,
they will return eventually
to their natural joy,
in themselves and in you."
I delight in observing the things my daughter especially responds to in her environment: The color yellow, the Beastie Boys, any food she tastes. The way clothes hang in the closet, or on me. Having never felt concretely that I myself was much to celebrate, I hope that by showing her how to celebrate these small but significant everyday things, events, and moments I can show her the inherent value of every living creature, and help her contribute meaningfully to the joy and comfort of every being around her.
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