Being Like A Child Is Good For Us, If We Are To Thrive As A Nation
Giggling at everything in life, crying as needed, hiccups at will
A heads up, This article responds to this prompt, “Monday: Seeing the inner child in everyone!”
Babies are the future
Children are a blessing unto us, even if we at times do not realize this reality. For starters, children are the future, meaning that because they are here, taking up space, we are assured that they will continue where we left off when we transition.
Think of yourself as a researcher in children’s clinical psychology! Without future generations, your hard work would be in vain. What if your area of expertise was climate change? Wouldn’t it be nice to know that of the new babies, some of them may come across your work and spearhead it into the unknown future? Yes, children are wonderful to us all.
Kids play way too much
Another reality is that children are not serious at all, no. If anything, they play a lot! Have you ever encountered a critical situation, for example, you are about to lose your mind in the emergency room (ER), and your eyes realize a child staring at you and just laughing at your face? Yea, at this point, any of your reactions are warranted, lol.
The moral of this story may be that despite how much worry, overthinking, or stress you have about the things in front of you, the expected results will come in due time. Guess what, laugh a little.
They are aware of whom they share space with
Another childish attribute that I envy is acknowledging one’s surroundings. See, happy children are always curious, so they are life scholars. Have you ever been outside, probably walking and a strange kid smiles at you? Yea, I like this about babies.
They acknowledge that you are there. They register that a fellow human is taking up space. Thirdly, they believe that sending you happy vibes would be cool. Aren’t kids simply God sent?
During my parenting journey, I saw that the older generation admired the child’s behaviour. In addition, some babies will smile or talk back immediately!
Oh, pets also wag their tails and speak in their language with unmistakable emotions. I’d say if you haven’t joined the happy gang, look out for them as they sure serve love.
They instantly react
Babies will cry about anything and everything under the sun. I have seen kids make animalistic sounds to accompany their tears. Some go too far measures like “fainting.” Or, they hit others or items while they release their inner turmoil. Oh! Most often, it appears that kids are oblivious of their surroundings as they wail, whine, sob and you name it.
Unlike us, kids will act impulsively. Perhaps, they have the right response to events, circumstances and triggers in life. If I had a penny for the several times I have had to keep it together, despite the urge to express my feelings right there then, I would be debt-free.
Mates, I want to know what effect the delayed response will have on our overall health. Does anyone know? I usually get a headache from “adulting through life” rather than sitting down and crying to my heart’s content.
Call them greedy if you like
Another admirable expression of the children is when they eat! Oh my world, those kids will push away at anything that does not make them happy. Mind you, they act this way regardless of how or who plaited it for them. Wait, they will go after what they think is good for them.
Should a stranger be indulging, savouring, enjoying edibles while the babe is there! Well, that child is going to try their best to snatch that food for themselves. Although, some children will ask, even if by opening their palms to someone who looks as if they are enjoying more delicious food that smells attractive, comparatively. It’s not safe even for pets to eat besides children, haha.
The moral of the story is this: what you desire is valid. Do not wait for a perfect moment to chase after what may appear attractive in your eyes. Life is too short, so go through life seeing, smelling, and being motivated to snatch what looks better than what life throws your way.
Despite other’s good intentions, what they serve you may not align with your “taste buds.” Consequently, it is your duty to go and taste life for yourself. Be greedy as a child. Doing so may educate those around you on what your preferences are and are not. As they have argued, “African child, your dreams are valid.” I would like to say do not settle at all!
Children will not stay constipated for anyone’s sake
The other childish character I admire is how they release gas and don’t even care. I swear, you are probably breastfeeding a small child, and share that close-eyed intimacy when they form a strange facial expression on that occasion. Oh, and then they just burp, at which point you or another may give that kid a “hey you naughty little person,” stare.
Yea, kids do what they want to do. Or, they are better at responding to their autonomy than we do. No matter what you think of children’s table manners, they will still release anything blocking their air passage at will. Moral of the story! Avoid the existence of suffocation in your life, instead, release and let go!
Conclusion
Reminder, this article was inspired. I am unsure how well it fits into the guide we were generously gifted as a basis to set up individual articles. That said, my intuition was to write this way. I hope someone finds something valuable in my work that they may implement in their lives.
Be a child as much as you can, was the thesis here. Should it upset “uptight” adults, just smile your way to peace or throw gas their way if the situation is helpless, anyway! Enjoy friends and stay beautiful.
