Sunday, November 10, 2019
Transparent Motive
If you pay attention to a child out of guilt, such as “I should spend more time with this child,” they will often pick it up. They know a faker. It is best to spend time with the child out of love. They will spot the difference. So when I am going to spend time with children, I make sure that I have gotten any whining, or “poor me” out of my system. I do a kind of spot inventory of character defects and emotional instability, if any be hanging around. I won’t connect with the child or children if I am “doing my job,” or “putting in the time.” They will pick it up. They know faker priests. I seem to connect with children because I am interested in them. I look them in the eye and listen. I try to make a point or teaching in a simple and short fashion. And of course, I like to perform. Tap dancing is a winner. OK. I have a big ego, but I am having fun and so are they. Fear is useless. What is needed is...Pizzazz! Did I just say that?
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So true. You are having fun and so are they. Having a sense of joy is readily recognized and appreciated by children. It is a wonderful gift
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