LEARNING FROM THE YOUNG

     

We often think of childhood as a stage to “grow out of.” Yet, if we pause and watch closely, it becomes clear that children carry a wisdom many of us lose along the way. Their ways of living—simple, natural, and unforced—are lessons waiting for us to relearn.

1. The Art of Forgiveness

Children forgive and forget faster than we can imagine. A quarrel over a toy is resolved in minutes, replaced by laughter and play. As Tolstoy once wrote, “Little girls are wiser than men.”

2. A Life of Play

Play is not an “extra” for them—it is life itself. Every corner is a playground, every moment a chance to discover joy.

3. Honest Expression

Children don’t hold back their words. They express their wants, thoughts, and ideas openly—even to strangers. There is no hesitation, no filter.

4. Fearless Adventure

The unknown doesn’t scare them; it excites them. With no worries about what might go wrong, they step into the world as explorers.

5. Trust in the Future

Children don’t brood over what tomorrow holds. Their freedom lies in their trust—an unshaken belief that the future will be good.

6. The Gift of Letting Go

A child may cry bitterly, then sleep soundly, only to wake up cheerful and fresh, as if nothing ever happened. They know—instinctively—that emotions, like clouds, are meant to pass.

7. Love Without Conditions

Perhaps their greatest gift: pure love. They hug freely, smile openly, and express affection without worrying about being misunderstood.

 

The Gentle Reminder

Children show us that happiness isn’t hidden in achievements or possessions—it lives in forgiveness, play, freedom, and love. To learn from the young is to live lightly, to embrace the present moment, and to keep our hearts unburdened.

Maybe growing up doesn’t mean leaving childhood behind. Maybe it means carrying its wisdom with us, always.

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