Be Childlike, Not Childish: A Lesson in Wonder and Wisdom

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My little daughter made this painting after she was verbally thrashed by her mother for recurrent mischief.

Appa, she said, look at this painting I made. I was surprised bcoz she was as enthusiastic as ever, even after being so angrily handled. I asked, can you explain this painting to me?

My puttu said, this is me looking at the sky through my telescope seeing the laughing stars and the moon smiling at me . The world is so beautiful Appa, she smiled with joy.

This made me think. How simple and innocent the thinking of children are. And how profound the learning.

Be childlike in your behaviour, then you will see the beauty and positivity in the world.

Adults are childish in their behaviour with our small thinking, petty jealousness, unforgiveness and negativity. We, the adults look for negativity and sure as shot find it in the world. We hold grudges, have anger, jealousy and all base emotions and show such immature, childish behaviour and call ourselves grown-up adults.

Learn from children to be childlike with all wonder, curiosity and positivity. Give up childish behaviour and be childlike. Then all the world will be full of joy, smiles, happiness and truly enjoyable, each day to be looked forward to.... Isn't it so?