What does it mean to be a kid at heart?
Reading stories, dreaming and enjoying simple things can be revealing. So too is the spark and special aura of certain unique individuals. They seem to have a wellspring of energy regardless of age. I have only ever met one or two of these in my entire life. They could be described as enlightened. But watch out for the fakes. They can mislead and shroud a troubled spirit beneath the surface. But some people really have a spark, a childlike energy that seems to set them apart. That wellspring of energy, that special something that has nothing to do with status, power or station in life. They attract everyone of course, including the needy, the troubled and equally, repel the narcissist or the politician. They seem immune to social norms, expectations and appear as outsiders. Perhaps we can learn something from them: we can take what we want – the life of an adult – and have the spirit of a child at heart. No, it has nothing to do with wanting and it’s not a shopping list. The enlightened don’t appear to want anything or need anything in particular. They just are.
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You touch on a profound subject. Those who are children at heart have a sense of gratitude, wonder, joy, and peace about them, whatever their age. They see the world as if it had been newly created. They are not jaded or world weary, no matter the trials they may have endured.
This differs sharply from the childish, self-centered attitude our society seems to foster.
Christ said we are to be as children to enter heaven (Matt. 18: 3).
I am, also, reminded of the verses from Scripture: “…I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want” (Phil. 4: 11-12). This is to rest in God’s care, looking to Him for validation rather than the world.
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We’re lucky to have you in our writing community Anna
I didn’t know these Christian references until you brought them to light 🙏
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You’re so kind to me, Ravishank. I’m glad to know you. 🙂
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Feeling is mutual 🙂
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Beautifully written yes there are some people who has that power to at track everyone
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Thanks Priti 🙂
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Your words bloom like spring — soft, vibrant, and new (^_^)
Reading you feels like sunlight on paper (✿◠‿◠)
I’d love your thoughts on my own piece too (^ω^)
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Thank you so much. This means a lot 😌
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“they just are” – so good!
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Thank you Mindful M
Congratulations on your Doctorate:)
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ooooh thank you 🌟 have a wonderful weekend! xx
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😊🙏
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