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What stands between us and the realisation of this more blessed life? This; that we do not realise ourselves as spiritual beings invested with bodies, living, emotional, a snare to us and a joy to us, but which are, after all, the mere organs and interpreters of our spiritual intention. Once we see that we are dealing spirit with spirit with the friend at whose side we are sitting, with the people who attend to our needs, we shall be able to realise how incessant is the commerce between the divine Spirit and our human spirit. It will be to us as when one stops one&#8217;s talk and one&#8217;s thoughts in the springtime, to find the world full of bird-music unheard the instant before. In like manner we shall learn to make pause in our thoughts, and shall hear in our intellectual perplexities, as well as in our moral, the clear, sweet, cheering and inspiring tones of our spiritual Guide. We are not speaking here of what is commonly called the religious life, or of our definite approaches to God in prayer and praise; these things all Christian people comprehend more or less fully; we are speaking only of the intellectual life, the development of which in children is the aim of our subjects and methods of instruction. <sup>1<\/sup><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Homeschooling is challenging and requires sacrifice to do it well. Practicing Charlotte Mason\u2019s philosophy of education at home is additionally challenging in that being faithful to this work necessitates that the parent-teacher engage deeply with the texts and materials and participate actively alongside the children. This often occupies much of the day, and then it takes time to prepare for future lessons. This work is not to be taken lightly and beckons one to such virtues as patience, fortitude, and temperance.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As followers of Christ, we know children are a gift from God. And not only are children a gift, \u201cthey are like arrows in a warrior\u2019s hands\u201d . . . \u00a0and one should be joyful \u201cif his quiver is full of them.\u201d And we <em>are. <\/em>But sometimes, in the day-to-day routine, we may need to be reminded of the preciousness of the gift of a \u201cfull quiver.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>An Ambleside homeschool mother shares a poem born out of struggle and inspired by an idea from a wise and winsome priest &#8212; a priest <em>\u201cwho didn\u2019t look on me in sympathy when I said I have seven daughters but instead said, \u201cWhat a Bouquet!\u201d <\/em>In a moment, these three simple words shed a better light on a year\u2019s work of daily lessons and nurturing and mending relationships. In her poem, she describes each daughter as a unique flower in a beautiful bouquet, purposefully turning her thoughts from frustration to what is good, true, and beautiful. How lovely our thoughts and actions may be when directed toward God with a simple idea of finding beauty in struggle and contentment with our lot, whatever these may be. May this be an encouragement and a reminder to \u201cnot be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap . . .\u201d <sup>2<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: Lora;\">Sunflower<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-family: Lora;\">Her petals attract the rays of sunshine that have travelled through the heavens just for her.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-family: Lora;\">She moves only to be receptive to her gift from above.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-family: Lora;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: Lora;\">Ivy<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-family: Lora;\">She winds her way on and forward finding the smallest of homes for her tendrils.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-family: Lora;\">Then she holds on tenaciously, courageously, growing in impossible places.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-family: Lora;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: Lora;\">Peony<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-family: Lora;\">How extravagant she is! She holds nothing back, sharing herself completely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-family: Lora;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: Lora;\">Rose<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-family: Lora;\">She is the reward of the most patient of caretakers. She is abundant in the hands of a master<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-family: Lora;\">who lives to witness her blooms, her full perfection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-family: Lora;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: Lora;\">Carnation<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-family: Lora;\">She is hearty and careless for herself, sacrificing herself often for the whims and cares of others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-family: Lora;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: Lora;\">Forget-Me-Not<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-family: Lora;\">Every petal she has is so small and delicate, forming each flower, then strung together like a river that starts<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-family: Lora;\">with a drop of water and eventually carves and shapes rock itself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-family: Lora;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: Lora;\">Violet<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-family: Lora;\">Purple&#8211;royal&#8211;sacrifice. She can be found in average places; always a remembrance that often<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-family: Lora;\">there is extraordinary in the ordinary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-family: Lora;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: Lora;\">Daffodil<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-family: Lora;\">She knows what it takes to push through, to grow. She knows how fragile she is but doesn&#8217;t save herself<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-family: Lora;\">for a better time or an easier life. She will find a way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-family: Lora;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: Lora;\">Lily<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-family: Lora;\">She is simply lovely, not needing to draw attention, but able to stand as she is.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-family: Lora;\">Knowing she is all she will ever need to be.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-family: Lora;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: Lora;\">Dandelion<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-family: Lora;\">She won&#8217;t take no for an answer, but persists unceasingly for a spot with her sisters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-family: Lora;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><i><span style=\"font-family: Lora;\">What a bouquet!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><i><span style=\"font-family: Lora;\">Each is so different, a bounty of beauty in many forms.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><i><span style=\"font-family: Lora;\">If the rose said, &#8220;My beauty is complete,&#8221;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><i><span style=\"font-family: Lora;\">Would it diminish the beauty of the daffodil?<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><i><span style=\"font-family: Lora;\">It could not, for beauty is not a thing to be had but a gift bestowed.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><i><span style=\"font-family: Lora;\">It can be appreciated, mimicked, ignored, neglected, or desired, but the purpose of beauty is always the same:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><i><span style=\"font-family: Lora;\">to reflect its source<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-family: Lora;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_separator width_in_percentages=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]<sup><span style=\"font-family: Lora;\">1<\/span><\/sup><span style=\"font-family: Lora;\"> Mason, Charlotte. <em>Parents and Children<\/em>. 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