When I was one, I had just begun

“Seek the wisdom of the ages but look at the world through the eyes of a child,” a phrase inviting us to embrace a dual perspective, harmonizing the depth of ancient wisdom with the purity and wonder of a child’s gaze.

To seek the wisdom of the ages is to delve into the vast reservoir of knowledge and understanding humanity has accumulated over millennia. It is to honor the experiences, insights, and truths that have endured the test of time. As Aristotle said, “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” By reflecting on the teachings of the past, we gain clarity about who we are and the principles that guide our lives.

Yet as we immerse ourselves in this timeless wisdom, we need to remember not to lose the spark of curiosity and the freshness of vision that children naturally possess. Children see the world not through the lens of preconceptions or cynicism, but with eyes wide open to the magic and possibility in every moment. As Albert Einstein beautifully put it, “Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited, whereas imagination encircles the world.”

Combining these two perspectives—ancient wisdom and childlike wonder—enables us to live with both depth and delight. We can approach life grounded in solid understanding while remaining open to new experiences and possibilities. As we do, we not only grow in knowledge but also in joy and creativity, seeing the world not only as it is but as it could be.

May you walk through life with the wisdom of the sages in your mind and the wonder of a child in your heart. For it is in this balance that you find the true essence of living fully, where learning never ends and life’s beauty is ever unfolding.

“Memories are like small time capsules that whisk us away to discover lost islands of childhood exploration”

“My beard grows to my toes

  I never wear no clothes

  I wraps my hair

  Around my bare

  And down the road I goes”

Blessings, dear children,

Ducky🦆