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A Question to A Four Year Old


--by Ynco, posted Jan 22, 2008
During dinner, we had a 'small talk conversation' when we asked our 4-year-old Lola:  "Lola, who do you love the most?  Mum, Dad, or someone else?"

She promptly replied, "I don't want to make a choice.   I love everybody! Sometimes people do things I do not like, but I like them still."

I'm usually the one to respond very quickly, but I was speechless after this major lesson.

Sometimes there is a great teacher, an avatar, very near me but when I'm not really paying attention, I miss the opportunity for a very precious lesson.

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heather wrote: Children nowadays are fast-learners. In fact they have a big heart... Thanks for sharing that. I love kids!
hEaRtLoVeR wrote: Very very touching...I never imagine myself talking like that when I was a 4-year old....
brighteyes wrote: O.M.G!!!!! (OH, my gosh!!)

Reminds me of the saying, "Good things come in small packages like diamonds ..."

I truly believe that children are closer to God and the universal wisdom ...they are born pure in heart...but later may become conditioned to society......WE HAVE ALL MUCH TO LEARN FROM EVERYONE BUT ESPECIALLY CHILDREN...I AM JUST BLOWN AWAY BY HER RESPONSE....SHE IS A SPECIAL ONE THAT IS FOR SURE!!!
lOVEBUG wrote: I can't say I remember what my mind thought when I was 4yr old, but I do know at 65 I would love to walk thru you childs mind, beautiful, just beautiful. Your own personal avatar. How blessed can one person be. Don't forget to share her with us, I know she could teach me alot. God Bless
smoothsugardoll wrote: out of the mouth of babes smile
perseverance wrote: babe wisdom in full cry
akbj wrote: What an awesome child. What awesome parents she has, who will take the time to listen to & learn from her.
N T Nair wrote: Children are born innocent, simple and straightforward. Over the years, we elders spoil them. Here is an expression from a child with unspoilt mind
jojomcb wrote: out of the mouths of babes as the saying goes...
speedi wrote: out of the mouth of babes,,the book does say and a child shall lead them
Thanks so much for sharing

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