MSC archived stories - December 21, 2023
The end of another year is closing in, but aside my own life adventures this year what's happening new at CI. Are we soon be out of India, talking about system upgrades will it benefit sponsor communication, and what about my two little twins in Mexico, how they are up to.. I wonder.
I never had children so young as Ixayana and Joana, so talking to them in writing can be a little challenge. Every day, they see their mom and elder sister around but not me. I wonder, to them 'sponsor' could be an alien being that lives in another world.
Last month, I attended a business conference in the city of Edinburgh. There was a guest speaker, Prof. Steve Peters, a Consultant Psychiatrist who specialises in the functioning of the human mind. In his talk, I learned that there are 3 parts to our brain – human side (us), chimp side (genetics) and computer system. He gave a simple story with its words projected on the screen in front of us and tested to see how we remembered them shortly afterwards. One being 'Traffic Lights' but the story did not mention it, however most of the audience thought it was in his story read out a moment ago. He went onto explain that human (us) tend to use data stored in our 'computer' and make decision, which may not always be true. The chimp side of the brain works the same way, but we do not have any control over what our 'chimp brain' does. For example, the moment you're in direct contact with sunlight, our eyes auto shut itself to protect from harmful rays.
Dr Peters reminded of the twins. Their 'computer system' is so new that no much data to rely upon about me. So, the way to describe myself as caring, loving, the godfather and above all a human, not extraterrestrial, is to send them a DP (story for another day), which UPS delivered successfully earlier this week. Whatever the perceived thoughts they may have of me, when they open the box how will the 'chimp brain' react.. shock, trilled.. I just wonder.
Thanks for your post, Chelaka. Above you touch on Ixayana’s and Joana’s reality. They understand their family and the components of their daily lives such as grocery store, nursery school, church, park, etc. They are constructing knowledge based on real life experiences. Their mother will help them over time to understand the concept of sponsor who cares for them from far away when she shares your letters and gifts. Are you familiar with Piaget’s studies of how young children develop deeper levels of understanding? He proposes the complexities of their cognitive understanding develop between ages five and seven in what he aptly labels “The Five to Seven Shift.” Over the next few years you will feel your relationships with Ixayana and Joana become genuine, friendly, and appreciative as they come to understand a faraway person they cannot see fills the role of Sponsor. What an amazing journey this will be.
ReplyDeleteDecember 31, 2023
Thank you Liza, and Happy New Year! Since you mentioned, I was very interested to know of Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development in children. He says, children need to build a mental model of their surrounding world. What fascinates me is that how twins do this.. will each be reciprocating their own thinking or something completely different. I sent this message…"Hello my dear 'dhuwa' Ixayana and Joana, I affectionately call 'dhuwa' for daughters as in my mother tongue. As the magical season of the year upon us I send this special gift from Scotland to wish you both a Merry Christmas. I hope you will like my selection of clothes. To see how they fit but in the mood for a dance act, both of you can choose your preferred dress and wear for my follow-up photos. Scotland is one of the most beautiful countries in the world and a lot of places to see around, including Highland cows (called here 'Heelan coos') living not far from me, and you both have the pleasure of keeping him too! Other items I hope will help prepare you for life in the kindergarten."
ReplyDeleteDecember 31, 2023
Such a sweet message to the twins! I noticed the Heelan coo in your photo immediately, of course not knowing of the Highland Cow; an internet search educated me. Yes, it is fascinating to ponder how twins’ experiences, shared and separate, will shape their minds and personalities throughout life as they become individuals but share a unique intimate connection. I can tell you’re really going to cherish this sponsorship in a new dimension.
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When two sisters are in sync together the last thing they want is another human like doll, so Heelan coo is something out of their human touch, just hope they are not going to imagine me like him!
ReplyDeleteJanuary 2, 2024
I'm so glad the package was finally able to be delivered! The girls are going to be so excited for their new clothes, I can't wait to see the photos from the DP.
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