We can learn a lot from kids; they’re brutally honest and as carefree as I’d like to be. Every child I’ve ever known has always had the glass-half-full mentality; they see the positivity in all situations no matter the circumstances. It’s easy to get caught up in life and forget to pause and realize how good we really have it, but kids are always aware of that. Kids don’t worry about other people’s skin color or if they have scars, tattoos, or wrinkles. Kids see beyond all that— they see people for who they truly are, and we can all learn from that.

Children don’t hold grudges, because they’re too busy having fun to stress over anything. Kids live by the “forgive and forget” mentality. I think kids realize that not everyone necessarily deserves forgiveness, but in order to better yourself you have to desire and embrace the tranquility that comes with giving someone forgiveness. Adults tend to have too much pride and they let that get in the way, but instead belittle yourselves and become childlike; forgive those who have wronged you even though they don’t deserve it. If it won’t matter years from now then it shouldn’t matter now. Let go of the grudges in your life and live happily; have too much fun to worry about people or things that just bring you down. Surround yourself with people who share their ice cream cone with you after you drop yours going down the slide at the park.

I have a younger brother and every time we go swimming he carelessly jumps in the water without checking to see how cold it is first. I on the other hand timidly dip my toes in the water and then gradually get in the water. As we grow older we begin to have more fears and we let those fears control us. Adults cannot live a scared lifestyle; life is much too short to pause to dip your toes in the water. Dive in prepared for whatever life throws at you.

Kids are fairly innocent and unaffected by the major troubles of the world. They embrace chaotic situations and pull apart the simplicity embedded in them. It amazes me when I become overwhelmed by emotions and break down that my younger brother can do something as simple as making my bed for me, and change my mood. Children teach you to appreciate simplicities in life. Adults tend to unknowingly and accidentally focus heavily on all the things that are going wrong in life and forget to embrace the many blessings.

Kids can be reckless, but they are also the world’s biggest blessing. Adults forget that no one truly knows how to conquer this crazy thing we call life. No one goes through life with written directions, so write your own. Embrace your inner child and venture outside your comfort zone. “Fun is good.” - Dr. Seuss