Isolation The Japanese Minister of Loneliness has moved all kindergartens to the ground floor of elderly assisted-living centers. —Sara Kay Autumn leaves abandon the tree, collect, a blanket on the ground Canada geese know to flock with each other Elephants, cattle, sheep, may stop drinking or eating when left alone The Minister realized elderly people prosper with chatter and play nearby It’s as simple as this—
It so is as simple as this. For all our innovations and technology, it comes back to intentionally creating spaces for connection and company.
Yes.
What a metaphor! It is true! Most of what we need to know about right living begins in kindergarten--share with others, take naps, care and be kind...
Little wonder the Japanese miinister is using kindergarten spaces as what they are...
"the ground floor..."
Chuckling. Right on. The ground floor of learning!
Beautiful! and "as simple as this"...What a loving, caring experience it must be.Thank you for shoring me up today, Amrita!
Thank you, Julie! I hope you have a wonderful new year.
And you as well, my dear!