"I'll Still Be Jumping In Puddles When I'm 80"
Drawing displayed with permission from the artist, Carrie Savage (artq.net) who I thank with all my heart.
Few of us can remember when we were born, when all we cared about was fulfillment and,,,,relief. This is all that mattered and was very easy to accomplish. Life was great!
Then, as we grew, life became a little more complicated. We began to change. These changes were dictated by our surroundings, by our parents, by our siblings, our friends, by society. As we changed, the need for fulfillment became stronger. We started having responsibilities, problems, decisions to make. Sometimes we changed for ourselves, sometimes we changed for others. In many ways, we still do.
We became lost as we realized we no longer recognize that person in the mirror. We can fulfill the needs of everyone else, but that one most important person, ourself, longs for that fulfillment. Our self esteem suffers, our confidence lowers. What many may not realize, is that there is a wounded child inside who needs nurturing, patience and love in order to heal. What you also may not realize - you are your own "knight in shining armor."
Know that wonder child is inside you. It is possible to recapture the creativity, imagination, magic, spontaneity, joy, freedom, innocence and playfulness. By healing your inner child, you heal the adult as well. All of these attributes still survive.
You can heal. You can look in the mirror and see the gift that you are looking back. You are worthwhile. You matter. Your feelings, emotions, thoughts - all matter. Your place here in the world is not accidental. The world needs your existence. Without you, something in this world would be missing and there is no one else who can fill your shoes.
It is easy to get caught up in the clouds that seem to follow us. Be grateful they are clouds as clouds move. Take a moment to swing on a swing, play in a sandbox, climb a tree, jump into puddles. Take a moment to feel free again. Take a moment to breathe a happy sigh, smile with delight. Embrace your wonder child and you, in turn, will be embraced.
In the words of a child, "I double dog dare you."
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