Ten Things To Whisper In Your Child’s Ear Everyday
“The words we speak become the houses we live in,” said the Persian lyric poet Hafiz.
What words would you whisper into a child’s ear each day if you wanted them to send them out into the world with a compass to steer by?
Australian educator Gavin McCormack has come up with some very fine ones.
I believe in you 100%. Whatever you want to be, I’ll be right behind you.
Be yourself, that’s all that you can do. You’re amazing just as you are and I love you.
I trust you and you can trust me. If you make a mistake or do something wrong, that’s ok! We all make mistakes!
I will always be by your side. No matter how far away you are from me, just call and I’ll be right there!
I’m your friend. I may be a lot older than you, but I love being with you just as much as you love being with me!
Try to be as kind as you can to everyone you meet. Smile, love, care and laugh. That’s all I ask of you.
Try your best, that’s good enough for me. But whatever you do. Don’t ever give up. Don’t ever let doubt get in your way. If you can imagine it, you can become it!
If you see someone crying on the playground, sitting on their own or looking lonely, go over, hold their hand and make sure they’re ok! Imagine what it would be like to be so sad!
Take care of plants, animals and insects. They’re all part of the universe and so are you. The world is your home but it’s also theirs. Let’s share it together.
I love you, unconditionally!
What words of your own might you add to this list?
Why not begin whispering them today?