If we wish to create a lasting peace, we must begin with children.

 ~ Mahatma Gandhi ~

may we all  keep alive our child heart of wonder, of pure awareness seeing the beauty and sacredness of this moment, of every moment…

today is universal children’s day, a day established in 1954 and celebrated on November 20th each year to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children’s welfare… this year, the day is about building a world where every child in school is safe from harm and can fulfill their potential…

 To every child – I dream of a world where you can laugh, dance, sing, learn, live in peace and be happy.

~ Malala Yousafzai~

isn’t this dream shared by us all? surely we have it in us to create  such a world for the seven generations… yes, let us re-member our child heart and be wise innocents because…

Children Learn What They Live
By Dorothy Law Nolte, Ph.D.

If children live with criticism, they learn to condemn.
If children live with hostility, they learn to fight.
If children live with fear, they learn to be apprehensive.
If children live with pity, they learn to feel sorry for themselves.
If children live with ridicule, they learn to feel shy.
If children live with jealousy, they learn to feel envy.
If children live with shame, they learn to feel guilty.
If children live with encouragement, they learn confidence.
If children live with tolerance, they learn patience.
If children live with praise, they learn appreciation.
If children live with acceptance, they learn to love.
If children live with approval, they learn to like themselves.
If children live with recognition, they learn it is good to have a goal.
If children live with sharing, they learn generosity.
If children live with honesty, they learn truthfulness.
If children live with fairness, they learn justice.
If children live with kindness and consideration, they learn respect.
If children live with security, they learn to have faith in themselves and in those about them.
If children live with friendliness, they learn the world is a nice place in which to live.

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“truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God and become like a child… you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. … “