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We are all like
leaf. We all have a deep, profound purpose to our lives that we may not even understand until it becomes manifest. This purpose may be very simple on surface, but may deeply affect course of many lives. We are all instrumental in each other's greater purpose. You never know when you might be one with words to create next Mother Theresa or next loving mother who nurtures and creates a wonderful child.
This leaf struck me to my core and from my notions I crafted a story of simplicity and truth. It is called A Simple Brown Leaf. It tells story of an autumn leaf that thinks its life is over when it falls from a tree, not realizing that it is being watched by a squirrel who plans to use it to line her nest for winter. Its main message is that every living creature has a purpose, no matter how we try to trivialize it. I truly believe that this is one of most important messages we can give children today. Many children grow up believing that they could disappear off of face of Earth and no one would notice. Kids today grow up in a world of despair and lack a sense of hope. It doesn't have to be like this.
Words are powerful things. Perhaps solution is simple. Could I child pick up a book and begin thinking about his/her life's path? Can we instill a sense of importance from a young age - a sense of knowing that 'I have a place in world?' I think all of our futures depend on finding words within ourselves that say, 'I am powerful!'" Keep in mind: •Your words are you legacy •Never underestimate power of your words •Sharing a story is a great way to share your words •Words spoken to an impressionable mind can invoke a sense of purpose that fulfills a destiny •The mightiest words are those we share with our children
L.J. Davis is author of A Simple Brown Leaf, a story for a new generation of children.
"Every child has a purpose. Every child asks question, 'Who am I going to become.'"
Learn more at ljdavis.com.
©2005 L.J. Davis
Born in San Diego, California in the late 60's, L.J. Davis has been writing since she was seven years old. As a writer, her childhood experiences have strengthened her ability to write stories that look at the emotional side of being human. All of her stories explore the connections between self and the environment and self and others. Davis is a graduate from the University of San Diego and holds a B.A. in English and a M.Ed in Counseling.
