I was that kid in school who had every talent conceivable. Debate, classical dance, music, sports and writing. I was hugely popular but forever dissatisfied as I always had my eyes on a new goal. Seeing as my kid seems as talented and fiesty, Im hugely motivated to ensure he is NOT a jack of all trades. Why make him feel that desperate need to make the most of talent? Isn't it enough, hard enough, good enough and tall-an-expectation-enough to just remain a good, centered person in this world, today. Fast pace, judgment, gratification and over exposure are encouraged and not questioned.
I would think my greatest pride would be to see him a good human being - someone who can think, feel and wait. Watch a plant grow, knowing what to eat, think and feel, understanding differences and appreciating the small - these seem like far superior qualities than knowing 5 kinds of sport or painting a picasso style painting at 12. Period. I would know, because I've done both and you see God only in the former, not the latter.
I would think my greatest pride would be to see him a good human being - someone who can think, feel and wait. Watch a plant grow, knowing what to eat, think and feel, understanding differences and appreciating the small - these seem like far superior qualities than knowing 5 kinds of sport or painting a picasso style painting at 12. Period. I would know, because I've done both and you see God only in the former, not the latter.
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Indeed, I have missed out reading you for such a long time! :) Thank you for pinging today. And yes, you have narrowed it down brilliantly for Raam. He is is excellent hands :)
Pray tell me where there is a link on your blog to "subscribe". TIA! :)
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