We as adults may be sure that we know a lot about life. But are always vexed to find ourselves in chaos, anger and frustration! We might go through some self development book or visit a psychiatrist for the resolution. As we wander here and there for some peace and stability of mind, we often overlook the solution that’s right in front of our eyes. Watching kids can teach us a lot of valuable lessons that are needed for life. Here are some of them...

Ever Active

Right from the moment of their wakeup, kids seem to be bundled with lots of energy. The energy levels in them seem to be amazing. And that was not just that! They are eager to live their life fully and don’t wish to waste a second of time. They sleep like a log and pace like a dog. It’s rare to see them with small steps and sagged shoulders...which are the brand marks of our elders.

Nature Loving

Kids have a special bonding with nature and it’s hard to understand the reason behind it. You often find them wandering among the trees or playing with sand. It’s hard to keep them away from the water. Probably they are so pure at heart that they could find the elements of nature as a part of their own existence. They teach us that nature is the best medicine to cure the pain in our heart.

Creative

Kids are creative. They wish to find a solution to every problem they face in their own way. Sometimes the `out of the box thinking’ of the kids would even amaze the adults. Kids are curious to know everything in this world and creative to find every solution for this world. Being creative and curious can always lead us to a better life. A life filled with contention!

Fearless

How often we see a child boldly singing on a stage. How often we see a child posing a difficult question without of the fear of being rebuked. That child has not yet moulded himself according to the social inhibitions. He hasn’t yet reserved his feelings and talents for the fear of being mocked. What he knows is to just express himself!

Have fun

It’s hard to imagine a child without a smile on his face. They giggle, they smile and they explode with laughter! They don’t step back from having some fun in their lives. A research points that while an adult laughs for less than 20 times a day, a kid laughs for more than 300 times! And what could be the better medicine other than laughter, to soothe any disease within our mind and body

These are just a few lessons to point out. Children won’t worry about tomorrow; they are ready to forgive and forget; they don’t wish to leave a crisis unsolved... and they do a lot of things that could certainly show us a better way to live our life. We have to just watch them out!

- Nirjara.