i'm learning to ask and listen
Yesterday, Ellie was sitting on my lap and asked me what my necklace said. I explained it said, "Wildness" and that it is my word of the year. I talked about how I'll be inviting in more wildness in my life.
She nodded in that way a three year old does when she's listening and thinking and taking it in.
Then I asked her, "What is your word of the year? What do you want this year to be like for you?"
And she looked me right in the eyes and said, "My life is good and calm and kind."
"Those are the things you want to invite into your life this year?"
"Yes."
"Me too."
I think wildness and good + calm + kind are going to be fantastic companions this year.
(And pairing this story with this photo this might have been the moment I decided to get back to Project Life. Yes.)
life with EJ, wildness in here, mama journey
Reader Comments (11)
Liz, I am inspired by your blog posts, You continually seem to be able to capture life, pure and real, good and bad. I am interested in your Yes to this moment. I want to try to do a better job living my life with that calm and ease and openness to what ever this moment holds. I too would like to welcome a little more wildness and calm and kindness into my 2014. Are there any books or inspiration that I can refer to to learn to grow more in this way this year that you know of. I would appreciate your guidance. I have bought and loved Inner Excavation and would like to grow more. Thanks Patti Scanlon pscanlon@wi.rr.com
Oh, this conversation is too awesome. Good and calm and kind indeed.
total hear melting story. love her!! She is wise beyond her years.
Oh! This brings tears to my eyes. I'm going to have this conversation with Ada.
Oh, what a special daughter you have there--very wise, indeed! (btw, I've been missing in action because of homeschooling, but wishing you well, Liz--happy new year!)
Love this so much. I came here from Pinterest and am glad I clicked through. Little ones have the most gentle wisdom!
Those are some great words! Go Ellie!
Awesome. Sweet. Peaceful. Full of wisdom. Cute. Did I mention awesome?! Michelle t.
I just grin from ear-to-ear when you share stories like these, Liz.
She is such a dear girl and you are such a dear mama.
<3
your daughter is so beautiful, both inside and out :) i love her words for 2014!
I think that is the cutest outfit ever! Her words are so thoughtful and wise. What a great mom you are to talk with her about things like this!