This article first appeared on genaleph.org As we marvel at a majestic oak tree, we would do well to remember that it was once but a small acorn. It’s hard to imagine that all that raw power is contained in such a small seed and yet it’s true. We do not need to modify or enhance the seed in any way, it already has everything it needs to become a mighty oak. All we need to do is plant the seed in an appropriate environment that nourishes it into being. An acorn on a desk is just an acorn but planted in rich soil with water and sunlight it develops into its truest form. As we marvel at a healthy adult, someone who is honest, giving, authentic, resilient, loyal etc… we would do well to remember that he or she was once a small child. It’s hard to imagine all that raw power was once contained in such a small person and yet it’s true. We do not need to modify or enhance the child in any way, they already have everything they need to become great people. Our responsibility is to plant our children in an appropriate environment so that they can be nourished into being. As we look at our precious children we know that they have greatness inside of them, the question is what are the conditions necessary to help them develop into their truest selves. Today’s modern world is encountering widespread social challenges. We have seen sharp spikes in teenage depression and anxiety, substance abuse continues to be on the rise, children seem to have an inability to learn as they did in previous
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