Do not ask your children | |
to strive for extraordinary lives. | |
Such striving may seem admirable, | |
but it is the way of foolishness. | |
Help them instead to find the wonder | |
and the marvel of an ordinary life. | |
Show them the joy of tasting | |
tomatoes, apples and pears. | |
Show them how to cry | |
when pets and people die. | |
Show them the infinite pleasure | |
in the touch of a hand. | |
And make the ordinary come alive for them. | |
The extraordinary will take care of itself. | |
― William Martin | |
From his book: “The Parent’s Tao Te Ching: Ancient Advice for Modern Parents“ | |
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The Marvel Of Ordinary Life
Posted in Philosophy, Quotes, tagged Children, Crying, Death, Joy, Life, Philosophy, Pleasure, Quotes, The Parent's Tao Te Ching: Ancient Advice for Modern Parents, William Martin, Wonder on May 23, 2024| 2 Comments »
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