Introduction

The latest blood test results were not good. My daughter, Kelly, was a year old when given only two years to live if she did not have a liver transplant. The warm Indian summer day in Coastal Virginia when my family’s life changed forever has remained in my mind as part of that devastating news. The mind is strange.

I hung up the phone and wandered out into the backyard, where Kelly’s Dad pushed her on a wooden swing hung above from a massive tree branch. She giggled and laughed with her whole being and couldn’t have cared less about her blood tests.

Kelly at one was here to live “now,” and at this moment, she was in a state of bliss to swing high while chortling with more than enough glee to dispel our sad thoughts and feelings.

“See the world through the eyes of your inner child. The eyes that sparkle in awe and amazement as they see love, magic, and mystery in the most ordinary things.”   –  Henna Sohail

Child-like perspective. Inner peace. If only it were that simple. We all know what it’s like to feel out of control, buffeted about by the winds of fate and circumstance. But there is a way to find calm in the storm, and when we practice being child-like in more of our moments, life is better, even amid challenging times.

More than anything else, loving ourselves with supportive compassion is like loving a child unconditionally. We all thrive under these conditions, because love is contagious.

There are profound benefits to embracing a child-like way in our approach to life.

The first and most important thing to know is that childlike innocence fully immersed in the present moment IS our essential state of being where we are connected with our Divine Self. There is no thought, just being in the current of existence. Practice. Practice. Practice.

Seeing the world as a child helps us feel safe and stay upbeat despite difficult circumstances. An open and curious child-like attitude attunes us to our feelings and intuition and inspires us to greater creativity. We connect with others in a more trusting and authentic way.

Another benefit of tapping into a greater trust is relaxing and enjoying life more. When we are devoted to loving our actual innocence, stuck patterns are exposed and released.

Child-consciousness-focused people tap into a profound freedom that lies within the trusting, open heart of our True Self

Being child-like means different things to different people.

A general description might look like you are being present, playful, and creative. It also means not taking things or ourselves too seriously but being more flexible to new experiences and seeing old ones with a fresh eye. Progress is rarely all at once, but we can practice being all here whenever possible.

How do we remember to practice child consciousness qualities?

One way to connect is to think about what makes us happy. If we’re not sure what feeds our soul this way, and some of us aren’t, drop into nature to find out: ride a horse, go swimming, take a hike, take a yoga class or go on a plant medicine retreat, take a simple walk, or sit in the grass, looking for four-leaf clovers. The possibilities to re-establish a connection with our inner child and true Self are endless. It always is wherever we are, but easier to tune into nature and serenity.

Additionally, we could dive once and/or again into Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way  to discover a deeper version of our inner child/artist within. We might fall in love with a new creative destiny, from writing or photography to drawing to writing and singing to designing a sailboat, or a trillion other things.

Do you remember what you loved to do when you were young? Maybe it was going outside and playing tag or riding bikes. Perhaps it was baking cookies or building a fort in the living room on a rainy day.

Extra tip: If childhood was not so happy, it’s never too late to bring it into balance. It is worth the effort. Search “trauma release for multiple healing options. It’s a big topic right now.

What is there to leave behind? 

We all need to let go of any perfectionism or tension that holds us back. We didn’t care if we “got it” at three years old. That “life-taking” stuff stopping us in our tracks came later. We need to “suspend” debilitating beliefs as often as possible. Play full out, instead of small.

See how many beliefs you are better off without hauled throughout your ongoing life. When the viewpoints within our minds stress us out, triggering old traumas and preventing us from being authentic creative, and child-like, it leaves our love and light suppressed. Life taking influences manifest all the way around in us and project out onto those we love.

Start living a more child-like life today.

We can be more spontaneous, take more risks, and start where we are. I knew a man who loved climbed the most dangerous mountains on Earth, while I felt great trying a new healthy restaurant! Having fun, however we define it brings other blessings, too!

We can start by doing something new or different, by spending time with more authentic people who reflect our own hearts and support our best efforts, yet give us gentle, loving mirrors when they see something out of balance. We serve our beloveds as well as those less fortunate in the same manner.

Final Thoughts to Keep in Mind

And I feel I don’t even need to write this, but just in case, here it is. While being child-like can bring many benefits, most of us know to be responsible and accountable for our actions, or we’ll feel pretty childish and not so innocent or free after all.

As children grow older and the world appears harsher, it is easy to lose touch with inner essence or become disconnected from creativity and playful side. When we embrace the fun and pure part of ourselves, which always is right here, right now, we are lifted up and return to Love.

Weave a child-like perspective into your life to lighten up and feel the freedom!​

Mucho love from me to you,
Kaye