the essentials

Hmm, hmm. Breathe in, Breathe out.
the essentials...
Our Breaths.
Money to buy food.
We have food to cook.
Many do not even have food to cook (of
course i do not like the cooking hour, when
kids are cranky, tired and do not help out..
and they go "Mama,mama,mama...".. Oh, shut-up!).

the essentials.
OR would we rather not have kids?
No,no,no... we want them.
But i guess it comes with the crankiness...
the hunger
it is an essential.
it is proof that we are alive.

the essentials.

What are the essentials?

In CGS, i feel...
a lot of things
are NOT the essentials.
It is GOOD TO HAVE the materials.
for the children to experience
what Jesus went thru' in
The Empty Tomb.
How it was like
@The Cenacle.
What a mustard seed looks like
And How Big a Shrub it may Grow Into.

But, if a catechist is not slowed down,
How is she (/he) going to impart
the essentials?
the essentials is necessary
'cos the kids are going to
ask Curious Questions (we may need to
guide them to ask Relevant Questions)
-throw the Catechist off guard
to
the essentials.
To what it means to be grounded
and yet detached.
The "Wonder" Questions.
The Patience.
The Acceptance.
The Wisdom.
We are instruments transforming and taming the young.
Allowing them to be tamed.
To be Loved.
To be Accepted.
In their restlessness, their immaturity.
We are instruments allowing the smart alecks to feel that
not everything works on intellect. One does not lead with
intelligence and strength alone but Leads Well with The Heart
and with The Spirit to serve. Sharing with you what are my
thoughts on the essentials. love, jeanne anne hsi