In this world, people have both similarities and differences. No matter what the differences we choose to carry with us may be, we have all, at one point in time, been a child. This is something that we all get to share, as well as reflect upon.

The innocence and eagerness of a kid is something we might see every day, but we must pay particular attention to the way a child works in order to help us view the world in ways that can be both beneficial and brilliant.

There are people that we looked up to when we were younger -- people who helped to guide us. The things that we saw in our babysitters, parents and elders made us want to be older so that we could be just like that! It seems so silly now that we wanted to speed up our youth in order to face a real world that we knew nothing about.

All in all, if someone handles being an adult, the right way, they can make being a grown-up look so appealing. Man oh man, do we have it all wrong. It is the grown-ups that should be looking to the younger generations in order to remember how to live with good spirits.

Take a minute and remember the last time a child grabbed for your hand. Odds are they were either scared, excited, confused, or just following a regular routine. See, that is what is so brilliant about the way we work when we are young.

Even if the sun is out and radiantly shining, and there is absolutely nothing to be afraid of, a child will still give the sense of hand holding a perspective of comfort. This makes me wonder: If children can be so adamant and carefree about the way they want to show affection for others, why is it that we, as adults, don't reach out to people more when we need it?

I can remember how eager my parents were to teach me proper manners. Saying "please" and "thank you" was something that was a big step when you were saying it to a non-family member for the first time. This is something that can be a small victory for children.

When it is finally recognized that being polite and appropriate is deemed impressive, it is something that they want to continue in order to keep in good standing and to impress not only others but themselves.

I don't think I'm going out on a limb when I say some people have lost a heavy touch with manners, as well as the certain atmosphere they have the ability to create. You should treat every encounter with the same manners a child would have to.

Make sure that when you are interacting with someone, you do not lose a sense of politeness. In particular, the sense of politeness you would want your peers and parents to be impressed by.

Here is another point that I will throw into the ring: giggles. Whether or not the timing is deemed appropriate, children seem to have the ability to laugh in awe and wonder at things which we let pass us. I'm not quite sure what age brings us the ability to fake a laugh, but when you look at a person who has not mastered that sad trick, it is nothing but refreshing.

We need to make sure we laugh more, and especially laugh at the little things. Life can be tough, but sometimes you need to let yourself just have a laugh.

Accepting new people can be hard for adults. Our circles can become smaller the older we get, but this is very different for children. A kid can be on a playground and ask the next kid they see to play with them. There is no acute criticism being used, or judgment thrown in any direction. Children see so much, yes, but they limit the barriers that build between people as we grow older.

The abilities and strengths that the young have and carry with them are always with them, which means that they are also always with us. Every one of us has been young, and may still be in some ways. We should still be in every way. My suggestion for anyone reading this is to reach out to those when you need them or keep your arms open.

Be polite when you need to be, which is always. Laugh at things that make you smile, and even things that make you want to cry. Lastly, do not let barriers that have formed over the years keep you from seeing all that surrounds you.