When Olivia saw the princess with her long lavender-colored hair, a spark of admiration was lite. Olivia has dreamed of long hair for as long as she could talk. The desire in her little heart turned into a soft sigh and, before long, tiny tears of longing flowed.
When we long for something that feels unobtainable or will take a long time to achieve, there will be moments of sadness and desperation. During these times, it’s important to surround ourselves with things that bring hope, resilience, encouragement, and grace to carry on. Our desires may not always be tied to life-changing events or dramatic shifts in the world around us, but we must remain steadfast and not be caught off guard by the tidal waves of emotion or circumstance.
Be the helping hand, the open heart, the gentle word, and the kindness without measure. Certainly, this will make for a better world.
As for Olivia, it’s just a matter of time. She no longer believes that eating vegetables will make her hair grow long.
Seeing her tenderly sad reminded me that a child’s world of emotion and desire is as important to listen to, and we must guide them. By doing so, we equip them with the tools they need to face the bigger challenges in the future and help them see things through.
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