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Monday, July 22, 2013

Monday's Quotes

 


If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder, he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement and mystery of the world we live in.

One way to open your eyes is to ask yourself, "What if I had never seen this before? What if I knew I would never see it again?"

The more clearly we can focus our attention on the wonders and realities of the universe about us, the less taste we shall have for destruction.
~Rachel Carson
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11 comments:

  1. MaryJuly 22, 2013 at 7:36 AM

    OMG I absolutely love this quote by Rachel Carson - she was the best when it came to Nature and saving our planet.

    I know I have tried to follow this concept with one very special child in my life - recalling now the walks to school, viewing early morning spider webs draped like jewelry over the Lamb's Ears. I miss those days............instead, yesterday, I put her on a plane alone and off she went, all grown up, across the continent to enjoy Nature in California!

    Thanks for this Marilyn, it made this morning special.

    Hugs - Mary

    P.S. She loved the clothes/sandals with the swoosh! All fit - and she took them with her on the trip!

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  2. StephJuly 22, 2013 at 8:14 AM

    That is a great call to action!

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  3. LaurieJuly 22, 2013 at 8:15 AM

    I believe this so strongly Marilyn, it's the whole purpose of my book. Children are missing out on so much beauty and wonder that surround them.

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  4. AnaJuly 22, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    Great quote! Thanks for sharing, Marilyn!

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  5. SylviaJuly 22, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    All things are seen different from the eyes of a child. Thanks Marilyn.

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  6. UnknownJuly 22, 2013 at 6:13 PM

    That is a great quote.

    It reminds me a little of some of Fred Rogers' quotes, like, 'All life events are formative. All contribute to what we become, year by year, as we go on growing. As my friend the poet Kenneth Koch once said, "You aren’t just the age you are. You are all the ages you ever have been!"'

    Keeping close to kids of all ages, keeping close to discovery and mystery, definitely helps the adults, too. :)

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  7. JeanieJuly 22, 2013 at 7:00 PM

    Gorgeous photo and a perfect quote to go with it. Those are the things we may take for granted. They are too lovely -- they don't deserve it.

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  8. Angela McRaeJuly 23, 2013 at 4:29 PM

    A lovely quote indeed. Far too many adults have lost that "sense of wonder" which is so important!

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  9. La Tea DahJuly 23, 2013 at 8:20 PM

    One of my all-time favorite quotes!

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  10. parTea ladyJuly 24, 2013 at 12:33 PM

    That is a great quote. Your photo is lovely too.

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  11. paris parfaitJuly 31, 2013 at 5:58 AM

    Wise words to match the lovely flowers!

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