Questions by the bucketful
“Andy had one question about the backhoe. Then another. I began to suspect the questions were digging faster than the machine.”
A Little Heavenly Perspective
In Gus the Guardian, young Andy is fascinated by the backhoe working beside his home. He watches its bucket bite into the soil and calls questions to the workers from the fence. This original reflection celebrates that eager mind, with a little heavenly amusement at its pace. From my unseen guardian’s view, Andy’s questions could excavate a second basement. Wonder is a wonderful beginning; listening lets it grow into understanding. Even the smallest learner has room for a little patience.
The simple lesson:
Ask good questions, then listen with care. Learning grows when we make room for an answer.
— Gus
Gus · Original Gus-ism by Andrew Richards
