When my dad passed away, I wrote a little something for his funeral. It included a portion of a song verse that SO enveloped what he was all about; and it really rings true this time of year.
"In the eyes, of a child, there is joy, there is laughter
There is hope, there is trust, a chance to shape the future
For the lessons of life, there is no better teacher
Than the look in the eyes of a child."
There is nothing more precious that the innocence and exuberance of a child. The simple wonders they see in things is a beautiful lesson for the rest of us. At this very special time of year, take a moment away from your insanity. Stop just for a moment or two and watch a child. Listen to the sheer thrill in their chatter. Watch the glimmer in their eyes as they take in all the sparkles, the shiny wrapping paper, the lights, and music, the sounds. It is just a magical time. It doesn't need to be your child. It can be any child. It should be every child.
If you dare . . if you think that you can find the strength . . . take a few seconds to find YOUR inner child. Let the cumbersome confines of adulthood be broken. Sing. Thrill. Glimmer. Enjoy! The joys of the season are yours for the taking! Be merry!
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