Children matter

This is easy to say, it might even seem obvious but children really matter.  All children.  Every child across the globe.  Most people feel a sense of compassion towards children and most people struggle when they hear that children are suffering. 

I would like make a request that everyone does something each day to help a child.  It doesn't have to be a big act of kindness, to a child, all acts of kindness have value.  If you see a child struggling, smile at them.  If you see a carer struggling with a child, send the carer warm thoughts.  Send the child warm thoughts.  Compassionate thoughts really do make a difference.  Action, too, makes a difference. 

If you think a child may be in danger - report it.  If you know a child is being hurt, do something about it.  Support charities that support children.  Work for a charity that supports children. As a wise person once said "be the difference you wish to see in the world".   

Children, at their outset are the blank canvases.  We make them what they become.  A child's experiences of life are provided by their parents, their care givers - surely we should endeavour to make those experiences happy, nurturing ones.  Moreover it is children that will grow into the adults of the future.  A nurturing childhood will help to ensure that children become nurturing adults.  After all, we don't become kind people by being shouted and screamed at, we become kind by being shown what kindness is. 

Of course compassion is not the only life tool - learning, education, personal emotional strength, communication, creativity and other elements matter too.  But if we do not act with compassion, we cease to be what makes us human.  And if a child is not taught how to be compassionate, they will not be compassionate. 


With peace,

The Renegade Glitter Fairy