Being Childlike

Children can teach us so many things in life that we as adults are taking for granted or some of us forget how to. When they are finding something new or interesting, they are very curious and very attentive. They like to explore and experiment with new things. The word No has no effect or has opposite effect; to them No mean Yes you can do it or encouragement word for them to go ahead and try it. Their mind is open to learn new things, and they are having fun learning them. They are not beating themselves up if they fail or don't "get it" the first time. For them, it is all about having fun with fresh minds and attitudes every time. They have no fear, or the phrase "I can't do it" does not exist. If they have a favorite game or movie, they will play or watch it as if it is their first time every time, it does not matter how many times they have seen it. When they fall or get hurt, they would cry on top of their lungs until they are done and then they are off to continue playing as if nothing happened. Or they would throw a temper tantrum until they are done, they do not pay attention to anybody else around them or where they are at, it is all about them, when they are done they continued what they are doing earlier or find something new to do. They do not hold their emotions inside; they express it outwardly in a healthy way. They are very spontaneous,and they do not take themselves too seriously. They are very trusting and thirsty for knowledge.
If you are a parent or working with children, you would see all these qualities and more in your kids. They have great lessons to teach everyone of us. So many times we are so serious and too worried about our life and situation that we forget to have fun. Life suppose to be fun, excited, and full of love and laughter. Life is simple and uncomplicated; we make life too complex and complicated, full of grudges and jealousy. Look at your kids, if you don't have any look at your nieces or nephews, let them teach you the most important lessons in life: have fun and don't take your life too seriously. Always be childlike.