EVERYONE HAS THEIR OWN SEED TO GROW INTO BLOSSOM
At most schools, the first school term is
over, and the summer holiday has begun.
In every home, the school report becomes the main topic of their
conversation, especially for the parents.
In the report, students' results are recorded in figures and their personalities
are evaluated into some levels, such as above average, average or below
average. The report is a record of their present
condition in school based upon the class teachers' judgment, which is by no
means infallible and does not forecast students' futures. However, I know the mothers who regard the
school report as a determinant of their children's futures. It is a matter, of course that they are
absolutely wrong. A runner who passes
the 100-meter point in first place is not always first to reach to the
200-meter point and who started out last may finish first. School days are nothing but the start point
of the journey of life. It is beyond
anyone's ability to foresee what results children will attain during this journey.
Attending the school reunion may bring you
many surprises. Your old classmate who
used to have little inclination for study may now be a university professor or
one who had a delicate health problem became a swimming instructor.
It is universal to foretell school children's
futures based on how they are doing at school now. As the Buddha said, everyone has their own
seed that never fails to grow into a beautiful flower or fruit. Keep that in mind and always be diligent. No one can tell children's potential.
Let's not make a hasty judgment on their future grounded on what they look
like, but rather look forward to seeing what they will grow into.
