Giving

So, we finalized a lesson we've been working on for a long time. For the past month or so, I've been trying to explain and show the kids about giving. It's hard for kids to not expect something in return when giving something to someone. I kept saying, once you have the feeling after giving someone something, that feeling of peace that goes straight through your heart...then you will know about giving. I also tried to explain about giving with the right motives...not for fame, not for something in return, not to "look good" in society. Well, today, we made home made chicken noodle soup. Tonight, I let the kids walk to the neighbors house (we know them...they walked in the yard, I watched...not dangerous in any way, shape, or form) and give them some warm soup. I listened as the kids explained that we were giving them the soup. They lit up like little angels. Keith (the neighbor) was so delighted to receive the soup and he made it known to the kids how special it was for them to bring it. They just won't stop talking about how good that felt. Finally, they had their "aha" moment with giving. Mission accomplished. Thanks Keith...