In this episode, we revisit one of the most-read pieces published on Not Just Cute: “There’s Good in the World. And It’s Worth Fighting For.” Written nearly a decade ago (and based on quotes from movies released TWO decades ago, which were based on books written EIGHT to NINE decades ago…..) yet increasingly relevant today, this reflection explores the role of educators, parents, and everyday helpers in creating light during dark times.
You’ll hear why the message hits even harder for me now, what it means to “fight for good” through the work we do with children, and why the small, ordinary acts of love in early childhood education might just be the most powerful force for a brighter future.
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Notes from the Show:
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Read the original post here: There’s Good in the World. And It’s Worth Fighting For.
Watch the actual clip of Sam and Frodo’s dialogue. (Clearly a much better performance than my own!)
From The Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien.
See the clip of Gandalf’s quote. (Obligatory disclaimer, as I live in a family of Tolkien fans: This quote actually comes from the movie, The Hobbit. It is therefore not actually Tolkien canon, and is rather inspired by Tolkien’s writings.😉)
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