Bringing out the inner child in you!

The entire day I’ve been coming across children’s day post, where pictures from our childhood were posted of themselves or of their children when they were toddlers. There was no single picture of us as adults indulging in our favorite things or memories from our childhood. It shows us how busy we have become in our life that we’ve learnt only to move ahead leaving the past behind. In a way, yes that’s a great way to live life; in the present and true for most people who have not had a great childhood and wish to leave the old memories behind. But as per me, memories make us (omission of the word or break is intentional). The pleasant ones give us something to look forward to and the bad ones teach us to learn from our mistakes. Both all in all work for us, if we learn how to apply them positively in life.

Why do we then forget to enjoy and live life carefree like we did as children, without any inhibitions and pressure to succeed? Why do we not try thing just to experience it and not care about the outcome whether success or failure? Why do we not turn pure and selfless and care for one other as we once did? Where is all the fun and laughter gone as we have finally grown up?

As a so called adult and a mother of 2 children, I love calling myself my parent’s child. I love being fussed and pampered by them. And when I’m at my parents I am competing with my children to get my parents attention back on me; their child from their grandkids ;) I love indulging in games and love playing with my kids. Be it badminton or a regular game of tug of war or dog and the bone. I’m all game. Literally. I guess more than the kids, I colour more in their books and the stationary that’s bought for them is chosen and first tested by me as well, trust me it irritates the hell out of my elder one.  Be it kiddy cartoons or animated movies I’m the first one to flop in front of TV not wanting to miss even a minute of it, in spite of having watched it numerous times before. Chocolate, well this topic alone is enough to start World War III at my place, with my kids literally having to hide their chocolates from me. Yes, the only time I hear “Mommy you are so bad / Mommy I hate you” is when the chocolates / goodies/ candies go missing. When my children need a breather or a time out we love to sit and chat and do stuff which is normally considered stupid or immature. But these are the times I treasure. This is what brings out my innermost child. Innocence and love in the purest form. Our children teach us to love life rather than just living it.

For all of us so called stressed adults, we are stressed because there is no laughter or play in our lives. All we do is on auto pilot mode, mechanical.  We need to bring out the child in us and enjoy this beautiful gift called life. Laugh aloud when you hear something funny, smile when you like something, reciprocate and say it what you have been wanting to since long. Everyone loves attention and compliments. Life’s too short for regrets, so do everything that you’ve always wanted to do and live every dream you’ve ever dreamt. Be the child you once were, an optimistic and carefree pure hearted soul. The world needs more of them.

Happy Children’s Day – Don’t grow up…Ever.