EST MAN ON EARTH IS THE STREET VENDOR CANDYMAN
Dear friends, brothers and sisters suddenly this sunday morning came to my mind an image long time remaining in this brain. How one day as I was about only seven years old thought that the luckiest profession on this planet was the one experienced by a simple stret vendor candyman. I told this one evening while having dinner with my parents my exact words were: "Mom and dad I now know what I want to be when I grow up" My parents very surprised by this unespected statement made they ask me : Son, that’s a wonderful news, do you wish to become a doctor or a teacher or an enginerr"? I didn’t answer this question right away, because to be it was very obvious that to become a streett vendor candyman was the most amazing job of all! I had noticed how all the children’s faces were illuminated just by listening to the loud voice of this wonderful man as he approached walking down our streets. To my child’s comprehension this person was indeed a very previlaged human being because he brought happiness, momentary happinesses by the way, but anyway he was my hero. So very proudly I told my parents that I wçeagerly was waiting to become an adult to be a much loved by children candyman. As both my parents listened in shock my words, first the laugh loudly and then suddenly they both became very serious. That night my trust in the world was pulverized totally. My parents slowly stared to explain to me what real life was about. I had to expect, as I grew older, to face each pasing year with many more obligations and responsabilities and because they both very seriuos, I seldom saw them smile, much less laugh I believed in their words, so for many years I was afraid to grow older. I’m not judging them, because their ignorance had been inherited by their parents. To them living in this world was like living in the jungle, wher the smarest or strongest animal can survive. What I did with my childern was some balanced advice. I taught them to focous on the positive aspects of life, but I also explain to them that a life without discipline is wortless. Life must be most time spent enjoying life and a little or sometimes being serious about solving some issues. I expect Ihave done a good job. When they were still children, to live in a magical world. As teenagers to be aware of the dangers of drugs. By the way If I was invited by American couple to go to the USA to live there , but in a straight way, in a legal way thse people would have helped me with whatever it took. My wife and I never approved because we saw the experiences of many Mexican families who had dared to go to paradise and failed. What I learned very Late was that now everywhere there are the same dangers. What is the morals of my true story?
Love, comprehension and tolerance. Amorifer-alden
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on Thursday, April 30th, 2009
Posted by Brigit Christopher on Thursday, April 30th, 2009
Ezequiel,
Are morals good to eat? Grins
Your parents sound like mine–too serious by half. :<)
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Posted by Renay Matthews on Thursday, April 30th, 2009
What a spectacular story. Thank you for sharing. I had simular parents……….I wanted to be a magical fairy…maybe
Dearest friend Ezequiel,
thanks for sharing this heart-felt experience of yours. Reminded me of some of my own such experiences, i call them my learning curves, i guess such incidents r predestined to happen in our lives, in such experiences lies the gist of our lives, moments that define us…
this inherent pondering, reflecting nature of yours was bound to make you the humble person that you are today
keep on posting.. would go through other of your posts too
Neha
dearest candybro,
for years.
that shows your big heart, i wanted to become a railway engine driver
Wish you love, peace and happiness.
Trisha
Hi Ezeke!
Thanks for the share to a "newer comer"! Is that how you received your nick name I see of "candybro'???
Namaste!
kashzka
Thanks Ezequiel,
Fear and ignorance have been the most common inheritance of many generations and it requires grandparents to stop the cycle. The ones who have acquired the wisdom are responsible for passing it to children. Parents have rarely acquired the necessary wisdom. When grandparents are valued, each child then has as many as six beloved and honored adult role models instead of two or one. Imagine the advantages which accrue to such a child. And if two grandparents are lost or departed, the blessed child still has double the role models remaining, with four. Scripture declares the responsibilities of grandparents to educate grandchildren. This wisdom has been ignored to the harm of all creation.
Let us daily increase in: wisdom, love, gratitude, reverence, healing, peace, joy, happiness, laughter and prosperity.
Blessings X 10,
Ed
Brother Ed At last I find an akin soul who fully understands our great and blessed mission as grandparents. I think that I will repost some of my first blog entries.Thank you!
Ezequiel
Your personal healing candyman.
You dwell in my heart.
You are welcome my brother.
Let us daily increase in: wisdom, love, gratitude, reverence, healing, peace, joy, happiness, laughter and prosperity.
Blessings X 10,
Ed
Ed and Ez, May I add that a loving community member can also play an important role in a child's upbringing. I am childless, and share the wisdom of my years from an entirely different viewpoint than their families, filled with my love, grace and knowledge. And these children play an important part in my daily practice. And I can send then home at night!
Ez, Here you are sharing your candy with the world. You bring such joy. And so many new kinds of candy!
Love,
Elaine K
Ezequiel,
As Hilary Clinton said "It takes a village to raise a child!" I never had a Grandfather something I sorely missed growing up! I only had one Grandmother since my other one remained far away in Alberta, Canada & owe how I enjoyed every moment with her when we went on vacation to see her in the summer months until the age of 14! I only had one Aunt & Uncle local as well. Sometimes I felt a little like a Benjamin Button growing up backwards as I felt like this little old lady. I wondered where all that wisdom came from when I was so small? Maybe my Grandfathers were closer to me than I realized! I do appreciate the door that opened to meet all of you & hear your intents & stories when Michael Jackson left us or I may have never found you! I feel the love! God Bless Always, Lorraine
Lovely and not unlike many children's stories… adults think it's their job to tell their children what they cannot do instead of leaving them as they are and providing a supportive, encouraging environment allowing them to do what they want to do!
"I taught them to focus on the positive aspects of life, but I also explain to them that a life without discipline is worthless"
My next intent- to be a little more disciplined.
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