My four-year old nephew, Yohan, used to hate talking to the
phone until recently when in a toddler’s version of a mid-life crisis, he
managed to stay on the phone for a minute or so. I managed to grab his
attention by telling him made-up stories. I concocted stories about some of his
favorite characters, Lightning McQueen, Jollibee, Mater, Barney, and many more.
For a few minutes, one story would catch his attention and he would ask
questions. But sometimes, he doesn’t like how the story develops, he would ask what
happened on the next day or the next morning. And he did it each time he doesn’t
like how the story is turning out.
And boom just like that, a life lesson from a four year old.
Even if you don’t like what’s happening today, there is always the next day to
look forward to. Happy Halloween everyone!
