Embracing Childlike Wonder Throughout Life….

To be a “kid at heart” is to possess the qualities that are often associated with childhood, such as curiosity, playfulness, and a sense of wonder, regardless of age. While growing up comes with responsibilities and challenges, It is possible to be an adult and still find joy in maintaining a youthful perspective. Being a kid at heart is not about immaturity; rather, it’s about embracing life with the openness, enthusiasm, and imagination that children naturally display, while maintaining maturity to do the adulting expected of you.

Embracing a childlike spirit can benefit one’s mental and emotional health. It fosters resilience, making it easier to handle stress and setbacks. It is something that we could all use a good measure of I believe. The traits of childhood may seem to slip away a bit when we become parents, but as the serious chore of parenthood wains, if we are lucky, we find the traits begin to reemerge. Being a kid at heart is good for our mental and physical self, it also feeds the soul.  Playfulness encourages relaxation, reduces anxiety, and boosts overall happiness. Curiosity and creativity drive lifelong learning and help people adapt to changes, and as we grow older change is inevitable. Optimism makes it easier to form meaningful relationships as well as handle the loss of them. It helps us appreciate life’s small joys and realize the true treasures in life.

Being a kid at heart is sometimes misunderstood as being unserious or irresponsible. It means carrying the best parts of childhood into adulthood, balancing youthful joy with grown-up wisdom. Many successful and well-rounded adults retain playfulness and curiosity, proving that maturity and childlike wonder can coexist.

To be a kid at heart is to nurture the qualities that make life vibrant and fulfilling. It’s about seeing the world with fresh eyes, finding happiness in simple things, and approaching each day with enthusiasm. Regardless of age or circumstance, anyone can choose to celebrate their inner child and bring more joy, creativity, and connection into their life. I can say that as an ole’ woman who has lost many, and dealt with a plethora of change in life, the kid that still resides inside of me gives me joy. My mama told me long ago, “you never really grow old if you’re lucky, inside your mind still feels 20 it’s your body that grows old, listen to the kid inside and keep skipping forward.”  

The kid inside is still alive in me… While skipping is not something I can do physically anymore, I still find wonder at the world outside. I remain curious and enjoy being creative, it makes me happy. I have come to the time in life where I do know the value of the small things and the joys and appreciate them. All in all, I am skipping on ahead in the journey of life, albeit in my head… the kid in me nudging me on to just do what makes my heart happy. As Martha would say, “It’s a good thing “