How do flowers know when to bloom?
Where to the clouds go on a sunny day?
Are the stars still twinkling in the daytime?
Her sense of awe and wonder is contagious. I could watch her figure out how things work for hours.
My questions are heavier than hers. Weighed down with years of worry.
When does wonder turn to worry?
When did my questions become so full of concern?
Will I figure out the answers on my own?
She balances me out. She worries about nothing. Her answers come as the world unfolds before her.
Where do snakes live?
Will this rock fly?
Why is rain wet?
Simplicity.
Innocence. Fascination. I could learn a lot from her. My years have
nothing on her wisdom. All they have left me with is uncertainty.
Am I strong enough?
Am I doing this right?
Is this the right path?
I
watch her figure out her questions, answering them along her journey. I
draw in a breath and release it, sending my worries out along with it. I
take in another. I fill the space with the awe and wonder that flows so
freely from her.
Breath in awe. Breath out worry.
Breath out concern. Breath in wonder.
This is so true...those little minds are so full of questions but not a worry in the world..if only that stayed like that for our whole life. You are doing an excellent job as a parent....it is a hard job but worth every minute if it. Love you!!
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