Sand

Yesterday, when we visited the Dinosaur museum, there were 2 attractions that allowed the kids the opportunity to play in sand.



Watching them construct various structures made me think of something taught to me years ago but has taken on new meaning and become much more relevant in my life.

Imagine picking up a handful of sand. Now wrap your fingers around it and a little will fall out. Tighten your grip and even more falls out. The tighter the grip, the more you lose until you are left with just a couple of grains.

Now scoop up the sand with a cupped hand. Provide support underneath holding your fingers close together but leave your hand open and uncontrolling. You can pick up a lot of sand this way and as long as you don't try to close your hand around it, the sand will remain in your hand.

I believe the same is true with children. Close your fist around them, and they will slip through your fingers. Provide them support in an open, uncontrolling manner and they will remain with you forever.

Amazing what can be learned from a handful of sand...