And they, too, are smiling at him. Many of us have hopes and dreams for our children, usually along the lines of having them eclipse our own achievements in every way, if possible. And while there's nothing at all wrong with teaching our children that striving for excellence is a worthwhile goal, perhaps it's time for us to step back and see what the world needs most. I think we need above all to teach our children to love life, not in the sense of wanting to surround themselves with material comfort and luxury, but in the spirit of seeking to understand that, in a mysterious and profoundly beautiful way, life itself is a gift for which we must give thanks each and every day. Too often, we forget.
Life becomes mundane, dull, boring.
If there is one thing I would like my child to learn from me, it is this sense of life as gift. I hope that she will carry it with her all her days, and pass it on. I can only hope and pray that as a parent, I will let my child teach me about love. I had no small bit of trouble falling asleep last night. Even specialized sites such as Slashdot or Ars.