I get a kick out of the abandon of little kids. I love that they run as fast as they can, that they pitch a fit when they don't get what they want, they don't want to miss minute of the day by sleeping and if they don't want to eat something, they simply won't open their mouth. A two year old will stubbornly refuse to follow the direction of an adult, even though that adult controls their food supply and their very survival. They are brave beyond what makes sense to us, because they don't know enough to be fearful.
I love that kids want to swing as high as they can on a swing, get as wet as they can when they play with water and don't care if their face is covered with ice cream after they finish eating their cone. Kids sing even when they don't know the words and are generous with their love and affection. Kids know what they like and are clear about what they don't. Their security can come from a blanket and can't sleep without it. When they wake up in the morning it's a brand new day and they are ready to fully enjoy life's simple pleasures. Everything is new and exciting and a walk with a child is filled with discovered treasures.
Kids cry when something hurts and stop when they are finished expressing their grief. They trust and they rely on us to be good to them. Kids teach us a lot about living from spirit instead of filtering everything through social convention. There isn't much that is more fun than getting the giggles with a little person because after a while they just laugh because they are laughing and it tickles them that life can be so silly. I have to admit that I feel my very best when I am around little ones. There is something about their energy that is contagious and I feel better and stronger when they bless me with their presence.
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