Had 35 children at my story telling session yesterday. Great fun! Gee never know I am quite good at slapsticks. So joyful when the while room resounds with happy, heartfelt, shrieking laughter. Felt good after that. Doesn't take much to be happy does it.
I have often said when I was working, that work achievement (eg.when a big project is completed) brought a lot of satisfaction. The sense of accomplishment, the sense of pride, confidence and the gush of "Hey ain't I great" feeling rushed up and you felt like you were on cloud nine. Used to be in Melbourne, it really felt good the day after the financial close and the signing ceremony. Instead of getting up late I would go to Victoria Market early in the morning to buy snacks etc to bring home. I felt as if I was walking on air, feeling very "lia bu qi".
It is yet another feeling when you make children happy. I had a bit of success with a young teenager. Got him to finally engage his mother for a heart to heart talk and resolve some inter-personal issues. At our last session before the school holidays, his visible good mood affected me. That day I walked around town not on cloud nine. I don't know why but I had this very earthly feeling. How do I put it? It is a contentment of a very different nature, not elated or shouting out for joy kind. I walked very slowly (not floating) and every step I took I felt a connection to the world (Don't laugh), a quiet peace within me, if you may.
Yesterday's story telling session was yet a different experience. Simply put you just have a heartfelt laughter every time you recall their childish joy and laughter.
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Well put and I envy you - having so much fun and joy. Happiness is an infinite gift and it multiplies as you share it.
In my new organisation, there is a volunteer program which includes, inter alia, a reading program for kids. I hope to sign up soon.
Take care
CKS
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