It is the simple enjoyment and appreciation of the natural beauty that surrounds us, being humble that we have enough to eat, appreciating the differences in others, knowing there is no room for hate, greed or prejudice. Wisdom is also the knowledge that in serving others we ourselves gain, and that life is nothing but an empty shell if devoid of love and friendship. Perhaps, in our pursuit to raise a family, buy a house, purchase that bigger car, we forget the simple things that truly make us happy. Stop for a moment and consider children.
Children know no prejudice or hate.
Children are happy if their bellies are full. Children love and trust everyone. Children know how to enjoy the simplest of gifts. Children can lay down and find shapes in the clouds and consider this a miracle, marvel at the many colors of the rainbow or take time to watch ants scurrying for hours. John's articles on positive thinking have been published in many online ezines, his own free weekly newsletter and Australian self help magazines.