BRITAIN IN NORWAY

Ann of Norway Yes we are all one people, humans of this earth and as such are all related and part of one enormous family, yes that's exactly how I feel about the people of the world. Throw away all isms, all illusions of prowess over others as in religions, idealist creeds, all sorts and then there shouldn't be any reason to go to war, or capture someone else's country, there only being the one country of the earth oh Utopia Utopia!!!! It will never be, cut out one religion there springs up a new one and so on, man will think of a way to OPPOSE somehow he HAS to oppose something, become full of indignation about someone, find the bad side of things and air it, that's what we are. We cultivate hate and differences with gay abandon, when with changed attitudes and an understanding that all people have something of value to say and be, then there might be more empathy and compassion between all people, then we could get on with enjoying this most wonderful gift of life, on this the most beautiful of environments in the whole of space, there is none so fine as earth...that we know of that is!!!! Solidarity with those who know less, sympathy with those who need it and understanding of the needs of all others than oneself and how to go about helping, all the time, building up ones own fulfilment of life by creating ones own voice as best one can. I taught adults painting and taught children too, apart from myself, and each and every child/adult had something unique about them, some were clever at this, others at that, its all a question of trying to find in them what they feel for and love and then bringing that out. All schools should be for that, bringing out the qualities that each individual has within them and help them to flower, I think some find it a surprise to see that every single person has this special something in them waiting to express itself, but if no one opens he book, it will never be read. Never mind about the three R's the first thing is to teach empathy after all we are social beings and live collectively, that MUST be the first important thing. Thank you again Dale I'm sorry here I go carried away yet again, you encourage me Dale! Love to you from Ann. I want to add a bit here:- More than one of us here knows what it is to be less than encouraged to do one's bit in life, and if those who are endowed with greater intelligence do not have with it the compassion and understanding required to help those with less to enjoy their lives, then it is a hopeless cause we have as teachers. Those with less understanding and intelligence, should be encouraged to use what they have, we cannot all be dancers, academic career freaks or politicians, or what-ever, so inspire all, and they will feel satisfied that they do their own thing whatever their potential and the world will be a happier place for all of us. Just watch the child when he/she manages to do something considered difficult and all will understand what I mean here.