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Simple makes something special.

MSC archived stories - May 8, 2021

Two of my dearest girls, both of whom at age 10, recently wrote from Mexico and the Philippines, contemplating a better world. (added to My Media)

Mairani is facing new challenges of getting used to the pandemic and the hot climate. Yet, she wanted a peaceful world with many trees, plants and clean streets. A world where things are recycled and reused. And to get up while listening to the song of the birds.

 

Meanwhile Juliana has plentiful ideas for a simple living. Breathing fresh air from the plants, clean streets without any pieces of dirt. To her, simple makes feel comfortable and makes mind peaceful.

 

I wondered about the two daughters of 'mother Earth' living a world apart growing up in different societies and cultures love nature and peace, discovering how simple makes something special.. just like our planet giving us a home to live.

 

With such inspiring thoughts it would have taken me a lifetime to learn like a child!

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  1. chelaka25 March 2025 at 20:38

    Your young girls already know that the simple things are what is most important in life...such inspiring thoughts from someone so young to have peace, beautiful plants and clean streets!

    May 8, 2021

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  2. chelaka25 March 2025 at 20:38

    It’s interesting that two young people living across the world both want things that echo each other. This speaks to basic human needs and life with dignity. It’s lovely that you are asking them these questions and giving their minds a moment to roam and envision a better world. Who knows, perhaps one of your sponsor kids will grow up and become an urban planner and actually make it happen!

    May 8, 2021

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  3. chelaka25 March 2025 at 20:38

    I love how you make them think big through your letters! These are wonderful and very sweet! :)

    May 9, 2021

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  4. chelaka25 March 2025 at 20:39

    I see environmental conservation is very much in their mind and what it means to them in their own words. Walking to school is something ‘simple’ they do naturally everyday! Thank you all for your interests.

    May 9, 2021

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  5. chelaka25 March 2025 at 20:39

    chelaka, did you ask them about the environment or did they take the initiative?

    May 9, 2021

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  6. chelaka25 March 2025 at 20:40

    Hi Elemay, Hope you are well. Yes, I did, the letter they received is in My Media now. I always try to get them to think about the meaning of me being part of their lives.

    May 9, 2021

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