Have you ever wondered how your little ones embrace happiness with such effortless ease? Well, dig out their little ‘secrets’ and find your way to unhindered joy.
Christopher Moore, an American comic book writer once said, “Children see magic because they look for it.” Indeed. But as we grow up, the urge to look for this ‘magic’ fades and we stop looking at and living life in the candid way that we used to, during our childhood. The reason? A complicated life. How about pushing yourself a bit to live a simpler and happier life? Don’t worry, your kids will make it easy for you. Here are some of the biggest life lessons that you can draw from them to live a more fulfilling and lively life.
notice the trivial
You must have seen your sweetpea glowing in glee at the sight of a squirrel on the tree, or just a kite in the sky. The seemingly insignificant aspects of life delight kids because they notice them. Unfortunately, we stop doing this as adults. Caught up in the cobweb of responsibilities, adults hardly have any time to notice beautiful, little joys. “As we grow older, our ability to find joys in the little things of life starts diminishing with varied experiences and responsibilities. Busy in keeping up with the pace of the society and chasing luxury, we fail to enjoy the unceremonious moments,” says Kolkata-based child psychologist Mousumi Kar.
MASTER THE SKILL
Take some time off to notice the tiny miracles of life and find fun in the frivolous. These can work wonders. If a cup (or stick!) of ice cream can make your child happy after you scold her, why shouldn’t it perk your mood up after you have had a tiff with your colleague? Live in the moment as your kids do and get lost in the beauty bestowed upon you by life.
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