The mind of a child poses such innocence and purity when it comes to views on different topics and controversies. Children's minds hold no glorified prejudice, hostility or sexualization that the generations before display with any minor or major issue that might come to surface. Their positivity is infectious; they are able to get along with anyone they come in contact with, despite nationality, religion or culture, and their imagination is an inclination of where they want to be in the future. In opposition of their whiny antics, they see the world as a place to not only live, but to love--not just where they are, but also everyone around them.
The mind of an adult is clouded by continuous bias to matters that do not even directly impact them or their well-being. Their tendencies typically turn towards violence with pent-up resentment that is usually expressed in a Facebook post or tweet filled with hatred. They will be quicker to input into a situation that could potentially result in an argument then they would praise an individual or organization for good works. They are entitled to any opinion they deem necessary and see it required to condemn those who opt to disagree. They lie. They cheat. They kill. They destroy.
I know because I am guilty, myself, of so many of these wrongs. I allow my mindset to determine how I treat others around me and that is not something I can be proud of.
We need to adopt a childlike disposition when it comes to matters that we might have an overt viewpoint on or that might be wholly out of our control. This world has been consumed in rancor, but the solution lies within the plight of our own peaceful penchants. A child shows no bigotry toward a certain race or nationality and we should accept everyone and their culture. A child displays no animosity to a specific religion unless told otherwise and we should respect the beliefs and actions of others. A child does not attempt to argue on matters that are none of their direct concern and we should remain silent in our ineffective judgements. We have created so many broken relationships with the use of just one word, but the solutions starts when we decide to grow down, if you will, and see our society through a child's eyes.
Once we decide to accept everyone and everything for who they are, what they are, and what they have to offer, our imaginations will soar in the same manner of a child's. We will maintain clear minds and heavy hearts that are going to devise change not within ourselves, but for the generations to come. I want my children to grow into a life that they can be confident in, but that starts when we choose to retain their mentality.
