Be the change you wish to see in the world
“The world has changed and we are in danger of leaving our great great grandchildren no hope. We have almost destroyed childhood, we have almost destroyed nature . We have created technology that dilutes the reality of war both through watching bombing on TV and bombing and killing in computer games. Neutralising our senses and allowing us to believe that refugees are either terrorists or scroungers.
Growing up is now a pressure point on children - achieving not discovering - and the outcome becomes clearer and clearer - three year olds self harming - obesity becoming the norm - social interaction being eroded - and reading to children disappearing.
We have to reverse this - some of us are trying...” - Tom Shea
I have known Tom Shea for several years now and had the privilege of spending a playful time with Tom and other like-minded souls during Play Iceland last year. Play Iceland is an organic entity increasingly committed to bringing together excellence in practice, knowledge and the passion to want to grow a movement that will test and challenge the absurdity of putting children into education at a younger and younger age.
Tom is an extraordinary man with a great vision. He is one of those beautiful authentic souls who’s compassion for all life is evident in everything he does. He is a constant inspiration and what I love most abut Tom is his ability to imagine anything is possible and takes action to make the impossible - possible. I too am a dreamer and a firm believer that anything is possible and I truly believe we can and we must take action to make the world a better place for our children, grandchildren and our beautiful ever-gving planet earth .
Be the change you wish to see in the world
Please take time to watch and reflect on this short film Tom Shea commissioned to help raise awareness of the Importnace of Play.
Beautiful film work by David Hughes