Learning to Listen: "Lost Until the Light Comes"

Start by Being Real and Honest



At the beginning of 'Lost Until the Light Comes', Chris’ family are given an opportunity to go on a pilgrimage with their good friends and neighbours. Chris’ family have already made plans to go to Devon and when this fun and exciting opportunity with friends turns up, Chris’ parents are very interested. But Chris is not. He shows his instant dislike and feels free to do so.

Next turn to the other and listen

Then Chris’ friend who is also at the same table during this conversation speaks up. Hoping to persuade him, she shows Chris a beautiful and stunning picture of the famous Blue Mountains in Beyond-Blue-Land. Chris faces her and listens to her. He looks her in the eyes. He is humble enough to listen to this little girl who is 3 years of age, while he is at the grand age of six! Not only does he listen to her, but he is open enough to now see this adventure from a different point of view.

I hope that my story will help children understand how important it is to listen to other points of view and to be open and humble enough to admit they were wrong and that just maybe another person’s idea was better than theirs.