Sayings Of One's Own

I think that one of the things The Velja Approach would encourage young students to do is to create their own "Sayings".

Maxims.
Proverbs.
Appositives.
Epigrams.

Words are a uniquely human attribute.
No other species on our planet communicates with the color and complexity afforded by language.
Words are the facet of our species which truly defines us as human.

With this in mind it is expected that words have an inextricable effect on our perception and understanding of our environment.
As a nose to dogs.
As an antennae to ants.
As echo location to dolphins.
So are words to humans.

I believe our children should be encouraged to create their own library of Sayings.
Combinations of words which provide insight and guidance, crafted with the uniqueness and singularity evoked by the essence of the human condition's individuality.

Children should not be forced to borrow the famous and accepted quotes of their adult contemporaries or ancestors.
They should be encouraged to create their own, as they must create their own path during their time in human existence.

This idea is part and parcel of The Velja Approach : the freedom to choose to shape one's own destiny.
The Vikings would approve. : )