Life Lessons from the Children

Today, I visited a friend at Domasi College, which required a moderate walk through the village and beyond.  As I strolled along on this bright, sunny morning, I observed people humming about completing their daily chores and errands, some running businesses, others walking or biking to various locations.   Chickens strutted about, music played as I passed the barber shop and the sweet aroma of cooked food filled the air.  Children everywhere joined in, walking beside me, observing me from head to toe.  They smiled and giggled, curiously wanting to know my name.  Seeing their precious and beautiful smiles is priceless.  Several little ones wanted to touch my skin.  They gently touched my arm and then touched their own, sweeping their hands from my arm to theirs, from my hands to theirs, finally reaching to hold my hands for the remainder of the walk.  The smiles on their faces were so bright.  I couldn't stop smiling either.      Children notice differences in people, but they welcome these differences, embrace them and find joy in them.  Children seek connections and oneness, not divisions.  What wonderful life lessons can be found through the eyes of our children!