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Before You Buy Another Soft Toy For Your Grown Up Loved One, or Another Pair of Soft Socks...Consider A Children's Book This Valentines!
“No book is really worth reading at the age of ten which is not equally – and often far more – worth reading at the age of fifty and beyond.” - C.S Lewis.
Valentine's Day approaches, and so we have all the usual merchandise for grown-ups on display in the stores: perfume, aftershave, soft socks, chocolates, plants, and flowers - lovely, but which do not last. Then, of course, cutsie, cuddle-me soft toys, which appeal to the inner child in all of us!
What we are reluctant to admit is, that, although we have "put away childish things," we all still have that natural, creative child within us, that yearns, with nostalgia, in a childlike way, for the delights of an innocent past, when we could throw our imaginations to the wind.
Oh, for the celebration of feelings! Oh for surprises, and the thrill of looking at the world again with wonder, and through a fresh perspective! Oh, if we were given permission to romp, and roll, and play with language, enter a fantasy world, where we could put our cares aside, and just be ourselves, for once!
And what if a Children's Book gave us new insights on the world, dusted down the dreary cobwebs of our minds, raised our awareness, and gave us new zest to go out and create, in our own small way, a better world for us all?
A good Children's Book will do all of these things, so why not brighten the adult in your life's day, with a fun and meaningful gift, that will last.
Valentine's Day approaches, and so we have all the usual merchandise for grown-ups on display in the stores: perfume, aftershave, soft socks, chocolates, plants, and flowers - lovely, but which do not last. Then, of course, cutsie, cuddle-me soft toys, which appeal to the inner child in all of us!
What we are reluctant to admit is, that, although we have "put away childish things," we all still have that natural, creative child within us, that yearns, with nostalgia, in a childlike way, for the delights of an innocent past, when we could throw our imaginations to the wind.
Oh, for the celebration of feelings! Oh for surprises, and the thrill of looking at the world again with wonder, and through a fresh perspective! Oh, if we were given permission to romp, and roll, and play with language, enter a fantasy world, where we could put our cares aside, and just be ourselves, for once!
And what if a Children's Book gave us new insights on the world, dusted down the dreary cobwebs of our minds, raised our awareness, and gave us new zest to go out and create, in our own small way, a better world for us all?
A good Children's Book will do all of these things, so why not brighten the adult in your life's day, with a fun and meaningful gift, that will last.
On Lifelong Creativity.
I believe that creativity is a kind of potential we all have. It comes out in people in different ways. What develops creativity? Being surrounded by interesting things from an early age. This does not have to be a childhood filled with material things. Experiences create new synapses in our brains, and enhance our ability to think in new and innovative ways. In actual fact, the way children can naturally improvise and “make” their own kind of entertainment using their imaginations demonstrates this.
Of course, unless we continue to experience and learn new things throughout our lives, everything becomes dull and routine. It’s like a car journey. Drive the same way to work every day, and before you know it, you do not pay attention. Meet the same people day in day out, and you may be missing out on fresh ideas and perspectives and new opportunities. Stop learning, and life is not a challenge anymore.
How do we continue to develop those seeds of creativity we had in childhood? Go against the grain. Think laterally. Set ourselves challenges. Be adventurous. Learn something new every year. "Always be on the lookout for the presence of wonder," (E.B White.) Maintain that curiosity, spirit of adventure and zest for life you had as a child.
Of course, there are some people who do not have a good start in life. But sometimes adversity - in childhood or in the rough and tumble of lives - can drive us forward to start afresh. If ever you find yourself in a bad place, imagine yourself in a better place, and use your creativity to plan the brilliant future you deserve.
Life continues to teach us. Seniors who are creative and sharp have a positive and curious mindset, and every day is a new adventure.
Of course, unless we continue to experience and learn new things throughout our lives, everything becomes dull and routine. It’s like a car journey. Drive the same way to work every day, and before you know it, you do not pay attention. Meet the same people day in day out, and you may be missing out on fresh ideas and perspectives and new opportunities. Stop learning, and life is not a challenge anymore.
How do we continue to develop those seeds of creativity we had in childhood? Go against the grain. Think laterally. Set ourselves challenges. Be adventurous. Learn something new every year. "Always be on the lookout for the presence of wonder," (E.B White.) Maintain that curiosity, spirit of adventure and zest for life you had as a child.
Of course, there are some people who do not have a good start in life. But sometimes adversity - in childhood or in the rough and tumble of lives - can drive us forward to start afresh. If ever you find yourself in a bad place, imagine yourself in a better place, and use your creativity to plan the brilliant future you deserve.
Life continues to teach us. Seniors who are creative and sharp have a positive and curious mindset, and every day is a new adventure.
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"The Flamingos Who Painted The Sky," our new picture book is NOW fully available to bring in #Christmas #sunshine, #flamingo #sunsets, and #happiness #worldwide Illustrated by the talented Shirin Mass ...more
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