Being a ‘child’ is
considered to be negligent, naive, unstable and so on. Are all these qualities
that many consider to be ‘unacceptable’ what allows children to be joyful,
loving and open whereas aged men and women are miserable, stressed, tensed, in
short, in horrible state of being? If one pays enough attention one can realise
that wonder is considered naivety, innocence is considered negligence and
freedom is considered instability in today's society.
Once there is is wonder, life is exciting and full
of miracles. Once wonder is gone life becomes dull, nothing is exciting and
everything is boring just because one thinks one knows. A child is so full of
wonder that everything from its foot to the sky seems mind-blowing. Being an
adult doesn’t mean you are not a child, Everything that you have been is still
within you. Some might say it's not practical and It’s true that a nurturing
external environment is not a reality for everyone although here we are
mentioning something internal.
Sweetness and openness within like that of a new
born is a possibility for everyone and once accessed can be transformative. In
its playfulness lies bliss which is what we need to touch in order to live a
fulfilling life. Maturing and growing does not mean increasing the burden of
duties but rather taking responsibility for everything and opening up oneself
to a possibility beyond one’s self-interest.
Life has always been a game and a phenomenal one
with no winners or losers just an endless play, if one gets too serious one might
just miss the joy it presents. It may make people think you are mad if you
start dancing and laughing for no reason like a child though in reality you are
having a pleasant experience irrespective of what is being thought of you.
This child is symbolic of the wonderful, innocent
and free nature of the life within. This child need not be controlled as it
will suffocate it’s growth. Let the child within you flourish, let your life
fill with wonder for all the spectacular things happening around and let the
bliss that the play of life brings become a reality for you.
