The term "wild child" is being used more now, and I would l would just like to clarify one thing: I take pride in being a wild child.

I was meditating one day, and it really crossed my mind that this term is a good thing, not bad. A lot of people look at that traditional definition of wild child:"a young adult who behaves in an undisciplined way." Let's be real; that's just simply the definition of a teenager. I see being a wild child as something much more positive, and I know so many other people do too. A few things I believe can make someone a wild child. To put these in categories I would say, love for nature, love for honesty, love for music, love for connectedness, and love for adventure.

I always used to climb trees as a kid, play in the rain, and examined leaves forever. I did not care about getting sick or sunburnt/frostbite from being outside. (I can do without the mosquitoes.) I love the sun, the moon, the sand, the snow, the rain, and the woods all equally in nature for what they bring to the earth and our lives. Camping always sounds like a good idea, and I have absolutely no problem at all walking barefoot. Love for animals can fall under this as well. (Me, not so much of an animal person.)

The love for honesty stems from genuine intentions and meaning what you say. My whole life I've been told I'm "too honest." I take that as a compliment. I am a passionate person, I care about people being happy, and don't want to hold back and regret later. I hate to beat around the bush and give people false impressions about how I feel or the person I am. Why be anyone but yourself?

Music is such a beautiful thing and there is no "good" or "bad" music. Music is so much more than background noise. Each lyric, vibration, and melody all connect to people on a special level. Music is a form of expression, joy, and happiness. Concerts and festivals are not just for drinking and doing drugs, but are mainly a way to channel that energy with people with similar music interests and who feel the same way you do.

Has anyone ever told you that you were a people person? That is because you seek connectedness within interaction. I would rather have more stimulating conversations instead of small talk. I love to meet new people and learn and grow as a person because of their experiences and the soul they have.

I feel as though I am very spontaneous with my life, and I could not see it being any other way. I have moved around a lot, love to travel, and love change. I am a thrill seeker and thrive for adventure in my life. Experiencing something new, maybe crazy or scary, or just coming out of my comfort zone, gives me a rush like no other.

If you have a love for these five things as I do, I must say, you are a wild child. Better take pride in it, because it is what makes your life so thrilling.