Quest for Joy-8. Become like Little Children | Dreaming Beneath the Spires
Me, and my daughter Irene, aged 3. Notice a secret to Irene’s happiness in her fat paw: chocolate!
Matthew 18
3 And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
Learn to let your face show what you really feel.
Do not contort it into a smile
When you see your enemy pass,
And inwardly shrink.
Smile at those you like,
otherwise, nod.
Be honest.
If you had a dreadful Christmas,
a dud holiday,
say so.
If you see injustice,
say “It is not fair.”
Do not let fear constrain you.
Slow down.
See the full moon yellow in the sky,
the orange gerbera,
the variations of pebbles.
Whatever you do,
do it with all your heart.
Never rush.
If adults say “Hurry up”
Say, “Wait.”
Delight again
in a bar of chocolate,
bubbles sparkling iridescent.
Grin when you are happy,
Cry when you are sad,
And forgive those who have made you sad.
Keep short accounts.
Time is for having fun.
Enjoy motion,
Running, swimming, splashing.
Don’t worry too much about saving.
Your Daddy will give you more.
Remember to thank God who made everything,
and gave you,
as much goodness
as your little hands
can grasp.
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