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Is it just me, or do you find yourself acting a bit like a 2-3 year old as you mature?
My mind is constantly active and it seems these days that my main question, just like that of a 2-3 year old, is "Why?" Why is hardwood called hardwood when it's not necessarily hard? Why are flower petals so fragile? Why do some mosquitoes live for only a few days (or, better yet, why do they live at all?)
My current favorite is: Why do butterflies have such beautifully patterned wings? Oh I understand about camouflage - but camouflage could be accomplished with less beauty. So why? I think I'm driving my loved ones nuts; but it's interesting to see the children trying to find explanations for these things. And I hope most fervently that I'm planting the seed of inquiry in their minds.
To me, inquisitive minds are the mainstay of life; they're what keep us interesting to others and what staves away boredom when alone. Perhaps that's why so many young children have an affinity with their grandparents; they're asking the same questions!
And while you ponder that, ponder this too; why do we discourage young children from asking 'why'?
Hard wood, fragile petals, and gossamer wings;
we have to ask, 'Why?'
Lovely thoughts!
ReplyDeleteThank you, as always, Sally. I've often wondered why grandparents and grandchildren have this strong bond...perhaps this is part of it.
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