Wisdom has many messengers. Last Sunday it was my seven year old. I don't plan to use this blog to talk about my kids, but these lessons are worth sharing.
Upon asking her to eat a red pepper while she was drawing,
"No Mommy. I don't have a lot of time for that these days."
Be Mindful.
Upon asking her to get dressed,
"No Mommy. I am not a supermodel. Pajamas are just fine for me."
Stop focusing on the External.
Upon asking her to stop her project so we could read,
"No Mommy. I will live till I'm ninety. I have plenty of time."
Time is Abundant.
Upon asking her to get in the car to go out and about,
"No Mommy. We bought this house, now let's use it!"
Be Still.
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