Day 19 has been beautiful. Went to meet a phenomenal friend, a breast cancer survivor with incredible will power and inspiring joie di vivre. Met her over a cup of tea with fresh mint, lemongrass and a hint of basil, served in a perfect transparent cup, served from a delicate transparent kettle...... just the way I like it! We chatted in her breezy balcony and shared parenting and cooking tips! Delightful!
As I was talking to her, I consolidated one of my mantras for parenting as well as teaching. Don't make every moment a 'teachable' moment for children but do treat each moment like a 'learnable' moment for them. Teaching can go awry and be met with glazed eyes and staccato listening! But if you don't interrupt and 'rescue' the children from situations, they are forced to experience and learn from situations. Happy to have arrived to another conclusion in my pedagogical journey!
After we finished chatting, I stepped out of her house. It was raining. I happily declined her offer of rescuing me with an umbrella and walked out in the rain. I enjoyed the feel of the rain and the freedom from the umbrella!
Happiness is simple! :)
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