Are you aware of
how you approach God? We all have a way even if we do so unconsciously.
Sometimes we follow what we are told to do. At times we do what pleases others.
Words, ways, rules, and promises give us hope that God will be with us.
For me, the best
experience of God is when I’m surprised, like with a sunset, beautiful flowers
or works of art, a rainbow or smile of a loved one or a few words in an email
or card . . . times when God sneaks into my conscious life and says, “Here I
am.”
Maria Montessori
tells us that a young child’s subconscious is constantly absorbing God’s
message, “Here I am,” from infancy in the womb to birth to three and more years
of age. As the child’s intellect develops his consciousness, he will know God
and express his knowingness of God’s presence in his own way. Parents and
teachers can allow this environment and collaborate with the child by living
examples of their own experiences and approaches to God.
Keep in mind,
though, that the child’s motto is: “Help me do it myself,” which means
spiritually, “Help me to learn about God all by myself.” . . . more about this
next week.
Please read my book, Montessori-Living the Good Life.
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