There is something very innocent and wondersome about a child’s attitude on life.They are naive and full of questions. They are carefree and are not afraid to show they do not know everything. If you look into a child’s eyes, they dance with wonder and excitement as they look at life.They marvel at the smallest things and find almost everything and everyday beautiful. They are honest, tenderhearted, and free.
The other day, I began to think about this and realized many people try to grow up too fast. It’s like we’re all in such a hurry to go somewhere and do something that we forget to stop and enjoy the simple things in life, like a little dandelion or the sound of rain.
As a result of this thought, I decided that I would take a day to relax from all I had to do and play with children. From there, I discovered what we might be missing in life that we once forgot. When I really stopped to look at life, I found that there is a lot that a child can teach you. Three of these in particular, stuck out to me.
1. The longing to keep learning
As we grew older, we began to think that we know enough about life.Truth is, we should never stop learning and should continually desire to acquire a new understanding with every day. Even when we’re older, we don’t know as much as we think we do.
2. Seeing good and beauty in the world
There’s a type of innocence that comes with a child’s outlook on the world. Their mind starts out as so clean and pure. This confirmed to me that a purpose in this world was for us to think and do “good." In other words, we were made for good.
3. It’s okay to still have an innocent kind of fun
Children can remind us about imagination and excitement. We are often so busy in the everyday things “older” people do, that we forget it is okay to stop for a moment and enjoy the little things life brings us.
Now, I can’t help but wonder what life would be like if only we could once again become like children and kneel before our Father with curiosity. If only we could be more willing to listen and ready to learn. If only we didn't look at our age as wisdom, but still studied to obtain it. Where would we be if we humbled ourselves and remembered that we are still imperfect, young and know so little?
