Notes on an Unhurried Journey - John A Taylor
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     smallworld
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| | Friday, December 21, 2007 - 08:40 pm: |  
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When we adults think of children there is a simple truth which we ignore: childhood is not preparation for life; childhood is life. A child isn't getting ready to live; a child is living.
Children are constantly confronted with the nagging question: "What are you going to be?" Courageous would be the youngster who, looking the adult squarely in the face, would say, "I'm not going to be anything; I already am." We adults would be shocked by such an insolent remark, for we have forgotten, if indeed we ever knew, that a child is an active, participating and contributing member of society from the time of birth.
Childhood isn't a time when a pre-human is molded into a human who will then live life; the child is a human who is living life. No child will miss the zest and joy of living unless these are denied by adults who have convinced themselves that childhood is a period of preparation.
How much heartache we would save ourselves if we would recognize children as partners with adults in the process of living, rather than always viewing them as apprentices. How much we could teach each other; we have the experience and they have the freshness. How full both our lives could be.
The children may not lead us, but at least we ought to discuss the trip with them, for, after all, life is their journey, too.
From Notes on an Unhurried Journey by John A. Taylor. © 1991 John A. Taylor; published by Four Walls Eight Windows, New York.}
Rugby is just a game, it isnt a matter of life or death, it is more important than that
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captain_chaza
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| | Friday, December 21, 2007 - 08:55 pm: |
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That was one of the dumbest articles I have ever read!
IMHO!
Cheers
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No need to go past the opening lines
"When we adults think of children there is a simple truth which we ignore: childhood is not preparation for life; childhood is life. A child isn't getting ready to live; a child is living."
NB: How cheap words are and how words can twist the brain
(Message edited by Captain_Chaza on December 21, 2007)
"While we stop and think, we often miss our opportunity." Publilius Syrus, 1st century B.C.
"I believe the future is only the past again, entered through another gate."
Sir Arthur Wing Pinero 1893
"There are two times in a man's life when he should not speculate: When he can't afford it, and when he can." Mark Twain, 1897
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smallworld
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| | Friday, December 21, 2007 - 09:32 pm: |
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So do you disagree with what it says or do you just not like the ways he wrote the article, Capitant?
Rugby is just a game, it isnt a matter of life or death, it is more important than that
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captain_chaza
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| | Friday, December 21, 2007 - 09:48 pm: |
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Ahoy Officer Smallworld
If you wrote the first lines in the Opposite/Contrary I think it might be more accurate!
Just my opinion and nothing Personal
I hope you know I love and respect your TA like no other!
I always thought I was lucky when you decided to quit our little Weekly Regatta
Sometimes ya can be Lucky, Ya Know?
Salute and Gods' speed
"While we stop and think, we often miss our opportunity." Publilius Syrus, 1st century B.C.
"I believe the future is only the past again, entered through another gate."
Sir Arthur Wing Pinero 1893
"There are two times in a man's life when he should not speculate: When he can't afford it, and when he can." Mark Twain, 1897
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coyotte
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| | Friday, December 21, 2007 - 09:49 pm: |
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Think your missing the point Capt.
Childhood in anything is that period when we are still " testing the limits " --- Adulthood seems to be when we have been hammered enough to just go with the flow and not upset the apple cart .
As I keep arguing with the Missus ( really my "soul mate" of 40 odd years ) just let the Kids find their own limitations , they do not need us imposing artificial barriers.
Fair Dinkum -- Hope U have a very happy Xmas and that PRW is just a blip in the scheme of things for you -- as I have repeatadly said this site would be boring to the extreme without You and Dug.
And no this this is not Christian Charity just warm well wishes to You and Dug
Coyotte
The "Sea of Uncertainty" is defeated by the nimble vessel "Probability", not the unwieldy vessel "Prediction".
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