learning is the only thing

On the day of a new school year beginning...
“Learn why the world wags and what wags it. That is the only thing which the mind can never exhaust, never alienate, and never dream of regretting. Learning is the only thing for you.” – Merlin, The Once and Future King by T.H. White
Affirmative prayer: Today, as I observe the annual commencement of children in crosswalks and yellow school buses with flashing red lights, I pause, give thanks, and honor the commitment of teachers who are receiving, inspiring, and loving our children. I smile, and put on the mind of a child with heightened curiosity and an excitement for learning. In this moment, truly, learning is the only thing. Amen.