HAPPY MOTHER's DAY!!!
This week I have reflected a bit about my role. I'm not going to get too deep and thoughtful here, but one thing I wanted to write about today was how much I lead the way. For example I know that my young boys always want to be around me (always, even in the bathroom). So I can't expect them to want to spend hours outside if I'm not out there too. They aren't going to do a lot of art if I am not right in there with them or starting the activity first.
Of course they do on occasion, and for short times initiate their own activities. But if there is something I'd like to introduce, or feel is lacking, then I need to take that initiative.
This week I noticed that we haven't been in the forest very much. I used to love playing and building first with the kids. So I took my notebook and headed across the laneway into the forest. Of course they all followed! I didn't say much or tell them what to do. I just sat on a log and observed, wrote and smiled. This is what I wrote:
Into the Forest by Meaghan Jackson
Come into the forest, come and play.
Connecting with nature in a natural way.
Nothing is forced, there are no expectations.
Just come as you are and see where it leads.
Climbing up trees, looking at flowers,
enjoying the silence, for hours and hours.
We don't need gadgets or gizmos of toys;
Just go outside and let nature lead the way.
Share your thoughts with me... How are you leading the way?
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