"Approach life with the openness, humility, and wonder of a small child to truly grasp the greatest mysteries of existence."
It seems everything around us is meant to grind us down and making us accept everything as it appears. Then play by those rules. That can be very frustrating if we've never grown up to "playing by the rules". I say - never give up. Never give in.
Earlier today I told my son - "You are not wrong about all those things you said about unfairly being expected to operate on the same level as everyone else. We just need to figure out how to beat the system." A part of us starts being forced to "grow up" around the age of 8. The lucky ones never actually fully do.
David you connecting the wonder of a child to the vision of a philosopher (lover of wisdom) and that of Jesus who came to earth to provide a blueprint to living a virtuous and fulfilled life headed in one sustainable direction if we do. Point of being curious is key to the wise ones. Adults may have mundane callings of the world with obligations...child not much so there may be the disparency. What Jesus may be saying it that children have open minds especially as their minds are developing and is good. Adults need more of that openness to wonder and awe they once had not to get caught up in a world of complacency. Great topic David....and mentioning Jesus!
Someone in a private comment mention Paul and his admonition of putting away childish things. My thought was the distinction between childlike and childish. We need to grow and mature leaving behind childish behaviors while maintaining that wonder and openness of a child.
Exactly....nice assessment and also children of the time of Jesus and even now did not get any respect or value. We as adults must respect, love and value all and certainly to seek wisdom always in all we do! Aligning our free-will and intellect towards the Divine not backslide to the mundane and meaningless. Peace be with you!
David, I felt I failed the first question when asked, "Are you a child who has not yet become world weary?" Then, reading on, I could reset. Yeah, man..I investigate that feeling of "something ain't right." I appreciate you putting this thought together today. It calibrates my focus. Thank you, sir.
I have never stopped being a child. Going back to your ikigai thought about the two sides of a quality you have, that always get me into trouble. 😈 I’m supposed to think like an adult, and even though if I make a big effort, I can achieve it, my comfort zone is being a child. Thanks again for a great reflection, and I will continue on the path of my quest. ☺️
I can say this - our grandbaby is walking. She finds that exciting! The fact that she walked yesterday doesn't make her less excited about walking today. Everything she can do is an adventure, and a joy. I am watching her and thinking about that.
Hmmmmm… I’m not sure I fall into either child like wonder or curious philosophy.
I suppose I’d prefer to express it this way: I walk with an appreciation of all things I see, and I choose to see miracles in the mundane,
That's a marvelous approach Teyani. 🙏🏻
"Approach life with the openness, humility, and wonder of a small child to truly grasp the greatest mysteries of existence."
It seems everything around us is meant to grind us down and making us accept everything as it appears. Then play by those rules. That can be very frustrating if we've never grown up to "playing by the rules". I say - never give up. Never give in.
Earlier today I told my son - "You are not wrong about all those things you said about unfairly being expected to operate on the same level as everyone else. We just need to figure out how to beat the system." A part of us starts being forced to "grow up" around the age of 8. The lucky ones never actually fully do.
We just need to figure out how to beat the system. The Kobayashi Maru solution perhaps?
That's the second time this week that test has come up, David. 🖖
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David you connecting the wonder of a child to the vision of a philosopher (lover of wisdom) and that of Jesus who came to earth to provide a blueprint to living a virtuous and fulfilled life headed in one sustainable direction if we do. Point of being curious is key to the wise ones. Adults may have mundane callings of the world with obligations...child not much so there may be the disparency. What Jesus may be saying it that children have open minds especially as their minds are developing and is good. Adults need more of that openness to wonder and awe they once had not to get caught up in a world of complacency. Great topic David....and mentioning Jesus!
Someone in a private comment mention Paul and his admonition of putting away childish things. My thought was the distinction between childlike and childish. We need to grow and mature leaving behind childish behaviors while maintaining that wonder and openness of a child.
Exactly....nice assessment and also children of the time of Jesus and even now did not get any respect or value. We as adults must respect, love and value all and certainly to seek wisdom always in all we do! Aligning our free-will and intellect towards the Divine not backslide to the mundane and meaningless. Peace be with you!
David, I felt I failed the first question when asked, "Are you a child who has not yet become world weary?" Then, reading on, I could reset. Yeah, man..I investigate that feeling of "something ain't right." I appreciate you putting this thought together today. It calibrates my focus. Thank you, sir.
You are most welcome Norm. Glad it resonated.
I have never stopped being a child. Going back to your ikigai thought about the two sides of a quality you have, that always get me into trouble. 😈 I’m supposed to think like an adult, and even though if I make a big effort, I can achieve it, my comfort zone is being a child. Thanks again for a great reflection, and I will continue on the path of my quest. ☺️
You are most welcome Arnaly!
I can say this - our grandbaby is walking. She finds that exciting! The fact that she walked yesterday doesn't make her less excited about walking today. Everything she can do is an adventure, and a joy. I am watching her and thinking about that.
It is such a blessing to watch them explore and grow. My youngest gradnchild turns one next week. Amazing how he has changed already.