tuesday's teachings

natural virtues:

"all young children naturally love god.

as they grow they are trained by others

and turn instead to piety and religion. 

all young children are naturally

at ease with their bodies. 

as they grow, they are shamed by others

and become self-conscious and filled with tension.

all young children naturally relate

to other people well.

as they grow they see conflict

and become fearful and guarded. 

all virtues arise naturally 

until fear and training interfere. 

then virtues disappear 

and rules take their place. 

look for the natural virtues of your children.

you may have to pay careful attention.

we are trained not to notice them, 

or distrust them.

but they are the real thing.

they don't have to be taught, 

only nurtured.

what natural virtues can you notice in 

your child today?"

words from: the parents tao te ching

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