What is the ultimate act of creation? I guess it depens on who we ask. On a personal level, I would say that creating a new life is the ultimate act of creation. Of course, it is not for everyones. It is a commitment. It demands a lot. For those who are really in the mindset, sacrifices is nothing.
There isn't much control over this act of creation. It is like thowing dices. Not a word on the look of the child, no control on the genes, no control on the charcter of the infant. The baby comes to this world with strength and weaknesses. No control over that either. No control on particularities like speach disorders, need for ergotherapy, eczema, or other similar barriers. The parents have to go along all this.
On the other hand, there are some rewards. Children have their own intelligence. They are not dumb. They know what is going on around them, even if they can't put it in words. As a parent, we go along with the succes and failure of the child. There is also the relationship that is build up with then, a bond. The parent and the child grow together in their respective role.
Today, it is the 7th birthday where I say that a child is the ultimate act of creation. Today, it is the birthday of my oldest child. I hope to transmit this to my children. A child is precious, no matter if a parent had lost one or not.
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