Can wisdom be found in a box of crayons? Well, true wisdom does come across as being very simple. Treat others as you would like to be treated? What's so hard about that? So why do we make it so difficult? Ultimately, we have only to take responsibility for our own lives and how we treat others, yet we often get so wrapped up in the drama of others.This week, with my new duties as a Squid Angel, I was thrilled to come across a lensmaster who just blew me away with her writing. As a licensed clinical counselor, jaktraks probably witnesses every type of drama possible in life. I imagine that, besides the knowledge required for her particular profession, and empathic skills, a sense of humor would also be a requirement.
In her article, The Wisdom of Crayons, there is evidence of all of those traits: humor coinciding with deep wisdom. She begins,
"We could learn a lot from crayons...Some are sharp, some are pretty, some are dull, and some have weird names, but they all have to live in the same box."~ author unknown ~
Can we really learn wisdom from a box of crayons? After reading the many gems in this piece, I believe the answer is yes. What comes across to me is that, despite our many differences with others, we can all co-exist (and it actually makes life more interesting), we are no better than anyone else but we each have our own role, and that we shouldn't take coloring so seriously. The secret of life is to accept and enjoy it.
Interspersed with crayon wisdom are links, book recommendations, and videos designed to drive home the message that "Ultimately, love is self-approval." What resonates with you in this list of crayon wisdom?
Well, I just finished reading this lens. As you said it is very well written. The analogy is one anyone can relate to and in it find meaning. Thanks for the awesome review and pointing me towards words I could use right now. :)
ReplyDeleteI was at yoga this morning and seeing everyone doing standing stick pose, I couldn't help but think about a box of crayons.
ReplyDeleteKim, you have pointed us to an eye-opening lens with some very good advice. I love this crayon wisdom; "The world needs a color like you."
ReplyDeleteA beautiful find, Kim! The quotations, the analogy. Very inspiring!
ReplyDeleteOh Kim! What a wonderful review and the lens is just really superbly done!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite one of all: "We could learn a lot from crayons...Some are sharp, some are pretty, some are dull, and some have weird names, but they all have to live in the same box."
This is a beautiful lens, thanks for pointing it out :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Kim for finding this fantastic lens. I never thought about it before, but life is like a box of crayons.
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