Childhood Wonder

Children are full of genuine curiosity. They are so eager to learn. If nothing else, I want to seize this opportunity and to instill values in my children whilst keeping their insatiable thirst for knowledge and truth intact. I'm still not sure how I will accomplish such a feat, but lets just assume that I can. My wish for them:

• A love of books
• Respect for their elders
• Kindness
• Always fight for what they believe in
• Seek the truth
• Question everything
• Follow their instincts
• Speak for those who can not
• Be advocates
• Respect all living creatures
• Know that all animals are innocent, just like children
• Humanity is flawed, be humble
• Create
• Do not restrain your imagination
• Try not to judge before knowing all the facts
• The Earth is precious, don't waste her resources
• Always help when you can, but do not feel guilty when you truly can't
• Do not let guilt run your life
• Do not let your past dictate who you are, but let it be a part of who you become