Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Donna. Donna was a sweet, sensitive and considerate little girl. She was very naturally natural - she loved nature, art, music and people. She was not afraid of anyone or anything (it had never occurred to her).

As an expression of herself, Donna sang. She sang all day long. She sang at home. She sang in nature (her mother could not keep her inside the house). She sang everywhere she went. She sang for her classmates during school. It was very natural for Donna to sing. She had a simple and joyful connection with God and all He created....

Donna had been going to church with neighbors for 3 years when she accepted the teachings that she'd been hearing during that time. She walked down the isle of the church with tears streaming down her face - because she was such a sinner and so unworthy, so bad.... little Donna was only nine years old!

"The Separation"

It was time for Donna's weekly performance for her school mates. Donna had been singing for her class each week, but (now) things were different. Donna had become self-conscious and she found herself hesitating. She had become unsure of herself and was concerned about what people thought about her. What had happened!? How had Donna lost herself, her connection to God and to other people?

Of course, Donna had not really lost her connection to God or to other people. This world had simply diverted her attention from all that truly meant anything to her. What people thought about her had become important. What she had lost was the joy and innocence of her faith.

It would take Donna many, many years to learn that it does not matter what other people think - it only matters that she walk with God! Only this brings her contentment. Only this brings her joy. Only this makes her happy and fulfilled. Only this enables her to sing again with the enthusiasm and spontaneity of a child.

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