do not fear mistakes (17 January 2016)

Do not fear mistakes. You will know failure. Continue to reach out. 

- Ben Franklin, born this day 1706

It's all about remembering the curiosity and unselfconsciousness of children (although I can't quite remember being unselfconscious).

This girl fills me with hope

Another encouraging thought, 

also Ben Franklin

Trying to establish new habits, but having to be engaged in them/by them before they take hold.

It also reminds me a bit of the self-sufficiency proverb about "teaching someone to fish" ...