Gratitude: Everything Is Auspicious, Volume 1
Activity of the day - Ice cube and water
This is a deep concept that is clearly illustrated by this very simple activity.
Material required:
lce cubes. glass of water. Bowl
Presentation:
- Discuss about ego that is represented by ice. And gratitude is represented by water.
- When a person has ego, it is like holding ice in our palm. After sometime our palm feels uncomfortable and it hurts.
- But when the ego ice is added to the water of gratitude it dissolves. Gratitude overcomes ego.
- Ego does not enter when we are happy and overflowing with love. When we have ego, we separate ourselves from others but gratitude unites us.
Conclusion;
Ego is not worth holding on to. Gratitude overcomes ego bringing joy and happiness. Ego is not flexible; gratitude is the wonderful energy that takes care of us.
The best thing to do when you have ego .... Let go!
Introduction:
Introduce the concept of contentment to the children
Goals:
Make the children understand contentment.