wisdom of a 6 year old

The days seem to be picking up speed.  And as they seem to pass by more quickly, my "to do" list seems to be growing.  After the kids went to bed yesterday evening, I was feeling a bit sorry for myself.  You know, when you would like to sit down and read the newspaper or sip a little tea and relax- but instead, you clock in for the "night shift".  Last minute laundry before the next day.  Readying the lunch boxes and the coffee pot for the morning to come. Picking up toys, lots of picking up.  Cleaning out the car from the day's journey. Loading the dishwasher with dinner dishes.  There is something a bit satisfying about doing work that doesn't get undone in the next minute (because all the undoers are sleeping).  But also, it can be a bit lonely.

As I was organizing backpacks with necessary items for the next day and fretting about all the tasks that still lied ahead of me- I found this paper tucked inside Emma's pack.

Can you read it?  It says Peace is _______.  Her idea of peace was "being".  It made me stop and think. I wonder where she learned that?  I certainly am not a very good example.  What a profound thought coming from a sweet little 6 year old.  She unknowingly blessed me in that moment.  I have much to learn from her. 

Hope that you have a little "being" in your day today.