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Spiritual Lesson from Going Back to Kindergarten

August 26, 2010 By Jean Wise

Ahhh, back to school time. 
Remember being in kindergarten? My biggest memory of that grade is being happy and whistling while I played in the large sunny room.  
“There is no whistling in school, Jean Anne,” the teacher scolded.  But I was happy…..
I hold good memories in my heart of my own kids first day of school entering kindergarten. New backpack, shiny shoes and smiles from ear to ear.  I never had a shy child who wouldn’t let go or one who cried.  Perhaps since their dad was the principal and never far away helped to make this new experience seem less scary.  (They cried later when they were older though and in trouble. You can’t get away with anything when Daddy is the boss, but that is another topic for a future post. LOL)
Kindergarten – the word comes from Germany and means kinder – the plural for kind or child and the word for garden.  

In a child’s garden – what a delightful name for this early step away from home and into the terrifying, unknown world.
I think all of us need to go back to kindergarten.
KINDER   GARDEN
A place to grow kinder…..
As I listen to the news this week and hear from the fears and concerns from my friends, I know the world needs so much more kindness.
Back to school time. Join me in the kinder-garden and let’s be kinder this week.
  

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  1. blankJean Wise says

    August 28, 2010 at 12:49 pm

    I love seeing and meeting new readers this week. Thank you for coming over to read my posts and I will visit your blogs too.

    Appreciate you taking the time to visit

  2. blankINSIDE THE SHRINK says

    August 28, 2010 at 2:39 am

    I love the way you moved from the traditional definition of kindergarden to the kinder-garden where we treat each other with love and dignity. Thanks for a great post. Feel free to visit me and God bless, Dr. Bobbi

  3. blankbeemii says

    August 27, 2010 at 3:23 pm

    What a wonderful post found you on a facebook meme…Love your blog!!!

  4. blankJean Wise says

    August 27, 2010 at 3:12 pm

    I think the world needs us all to be kinder. something to work on and a simple effort that can make such a difference for others

  5. blankRebecca Ramsey says

    August 27, 2010 at 2:11 pm

    A place to grow kinder. I love that. I want to spend my days in a place like that!

  6. blankLloyd says

    August 27, 2010 at 3:03 am

    I really enjoyed reading the posts on your blog. I would like to invite you to come on over to my blog and check it out. God’s blessings. Lloyd

  7. blankLaura says

    August 27, 2010 at 12:35 am

    Awww, I love this! I’ll be right over.

  8. blankJohnnie says

    August 27, 2010 at 12:32 am

    Me, too! Me, too! I’m coming to play in your kinder-garden*

  9. blankcovnitkepr1 says

    August 27, 2010 at 12:09 am

    I’ve enjoyed looking over your blog. I came across it through another blog I follow. I am now a follower of yours as well. Feel free to look over my blog and perhaps become a follower of it if you wish.

  10. blankSteve Finnell says

    August 26, 2010 at 11:32 pm

    you are invited to follow my blog

  11. blankKaren says

    August 26, 2010 at 9:02 pm

    Oh, I want to come to your kinder garden! 🙂

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