My hunch is that if we allow ourselves to give who we really are to the children in our care, we will in some way inspire cartwheels in their hearts.
Fred RogersRead
When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, "Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping." To this day, especially in times of "disaster," I remember my mother's words and I am always comforted by realizing that there are still so many helpers – so many caring people in this world.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Focus on the positive aspects and the helpers in challenging times.
This quote emphasizes the importance of looking for kindness and support in the world, especially during difficult moments. Fred Rogers recalls how his mother taught him to find comfort in the presence of helpers, fostering a sense of hope and reassurance amidst fear and uncertainty.
Themes
HelpersKindnessComfortSupportDisaster
In practice
Example use cases
During a community meeting to support local disaster relief efforts.
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