Do you remember what it was like being a child? Everything was new, always a sense of adventure. As serious as life seems to be, I think we need to ask ourselves, is it really that serious? The truth is, the inner child hasn’t died, we have just forgotten. My friends, if we view our life only from the perspective of work and a constant resolving of issues, I think we’ll miss the point of it all. It is time to approach our life and all that we do with a playful attitude, for if we do not, we will become diseased, and our life will end with nothing but bitterness and resentment. We need to remind ourselves that we’re here to enjoy what we’re creating and experiencing as well, for then freedom returns.
It has been said that if a person has a sense of well-being about themselves and their life, they tend to learn faster and, more importantly, they appreciate what they’re learning. It is a playful attitude and the anticipation of joy that brings forward a necessary willingness to participate. You see, a child is relatively fearless, for they have no pre-conceived notions, nor do they have judgments, based on previous misunderstandings, that affect the perception of their current experience. They are free and open, and their only motivation is one of exploration. Certainly, a child may expose themselves to danger due to a lack of experience, but they are not concerned. It is also very likely they will make mistakes, but they don’t care about that possibility. Their only interest is to have the experience and find out what is there for them. This is what life is really about. We have an opportunity today to realize that we are in fact a child from the moment of birth to the moment of death. If we can accept this, our life and how we feel about ourselves will indeed transform. Our perception becomes that of newness once again.
As a child, we are quite naturally attracted to others. We want to find others we can be with, we want to develop friendships. We don’t see gender, we don’t see skin color, we don’t care about difference. You see, we have an inherent need to be in a group, we have every desire to be together. What a child does see in difference is a unique quality of each of its members that helps the group function properly and be what it is. One does this, one does that. One is this way, one is that way. They do not see how it could be otherwise. When one part is missing, when one has gone away or is not accepted, they do not feel complete, they do not feel whole.
It is true that many of us did not have a great go of things as a child. Most of the unpleasantness had nothing to do with other children but was created by those who were supposed to know better. We can heal from this by understanding that we can create a brand-new childhood right now in this moment. Our goal is to seek self-expression, and we need to experience this within a group dynamic in order to understand what we have to offer. To come out of our shell and be ourselves is indeed a terrifying prospect, but we will never understand our value without participating. Let all past pain go and be free to explore the nature of life in togetherness. Seek others of like mind and like heart, and you will understand purpose.
Look at these young boys. Aren’t they gorgeous! A perfect soul, each one of them. They’re not worried about anything. All they’re doing is being themselves. They understand each has their role, each has their place. They just want to have a little fun! My friends, we can bring this playful and joyous reality forward into every aspect of our life, from beginning to end. Come forward and express yourself within a group of your choosing. Understand that, ultimately, you are a necessary and welcomed part of the greater group called humanity. This group could not be what it is without you.
Smile, be happy, it’s time to play!
All my love and support, be well