Out of the mouth of babes!
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 12:26AM Well finally I am back to normal and coming down from the excitement from the cruise, and I have started to act more like an adult than a kid… ha ha ha But then I think, nah… I'll never feel like an adult, I'll always feel like a child.
It's interesting as my granddad always used to say that he never felt his age, he always thought that he was much younger than he was, even up until the day he passed away.
Charlie made me laugh, from a childs perspective… and he is so true. I was talking about how some people are in therapy because of certain circumstances in their life and he looked at me, with a questioned look and then I said, anyone can go to therapy to talk, even you…. and he looked at me and said, 'I don't need therapy, I have my friends and kids are like therapists!'
Well my mouth dropped and he is so right, sometimes if we look at things from a childs perspective we will see issues so clearly, instead of analyzing everything over and over and over again!
Kids see things in black and white, and there is in there mind very little, or no grey area… and it's society that shuts them down or changes their opinion, however we can learn so much.
As the saying goes, "Out of the mouth of babes" and it's so true…
So find the inner child within you and listen to what you really want and how you want to live your life and honor this.
Be good to yourself!
With love
Lisa xx
Reader Comments (23)
How cute! Kids come out with the most unbelivable stuff sometimes!
xxx
So true Lisa.Love Rachxoxox
Hey Lisa
I don't think I will ever grow up
Like your granddad.
I feel so young at heart
Charley is such a cutie
Big warm hug to both of you
I love you
My kids keep me young, it's such fun being silly with them and just enjoying being around them. It's all too easy to get wrapped up in the daily grind, kids are easy to please and love being around us as parents, but some people can't see that, they just give them a new toy and think that's enough! It's not! Love your kids, stay young and see what you get back in return x 100.... It's better than any anti-aging cream and it's free.... xx
Food for thought: If you didn't know your age, how old would you be?
No one needs to tell you to cherish and love Charlie....you two are a wonderful pair!!
peace...deb t/illinois
Hi Lisa,
Keep your child-like qualities! You have a wonderful way of combining being an adult (able to handle grown-up issues and relationships) but understanding the whimsy in life when it is appropriate. You also have a vulnerable side, but you are strong enough to keep it protected and uncompromised; such a wonderful balance!
Children do have a lovely way to cut to the heart of the matter with their naivete, but ultimately they need the guidance and support of those who are older and who have lived in the harsh world and understand how to survive that harshness. We also soothe their fears when things seem unreasonable and too confusing to comprehend. I guess you'd say we balance each other out, and we give each oither input that we can use to meld with our own values to make a happy compromise.
I would NEVER want to get so old that I could not laugh at a silly joke, or unable to appreciate the joys of a child. I remember my great aunt who called herslf a girl even when she was in her 80's and never stopped thinking of the possibilities of life. She was always investigating new ideas and looking forward to a fresh day so she could challenge it and grab from it what she could. She related to a child as well as an adult, and she never seemed alienated from either. As a child I appreciated her tolerance of my childish ways and mistakes, and as an adult; her easy going manner and tolerance of my grown up mistakes.
If we stay open to the concepts and ideas of others, young and old; we will be ageless,happy and someone people will enjoy being around!
Be well, and Happy!
Love,
Cheryl
Hi Lisa,
When wer'e young we want to be an adult. When becomming an adult we want to go back!! LOL!
Fact is that our Heart goes and stay young with the way we think and feel in our mind...
Let's stay sharp and alert...as kids!
;0)
Hi Lisa,
When wer'e young we want to be an adult. When becomming an adult we want to go back!! LOL!
Fact is that our Heart goes and stay young with the way we think and feel in our mind...
Let's stay sharp and alert...as kids!
;0)
You know... society, and adults, are the ones responsible for stunting a child as we begin at a very early age telling them "You cant do that" and before long they beileve it..... kids have the answers to most questions in life if WE, the adults, would only listen.
{{{hugs}}}
Hi Lisa,
When wer'e young we want to be an adult. When becomming an adult we want to go back!! LOL!
Fact is that our Heart goes and stay young with the way we think and feel in our mind...
Let's stay sharp and alert...as kids!
;0)
Sorry folks, VooDoo-PC....
Just got back from seeing John Edward here in Brisbane Lisa !!! What a fabulous person and night we had !!!! He did have a meet and greet also but not sure how you were able to be part of this but it didnt matter , it was just great to be part of his show also.
What a lucky woman I am to have see you both this year !!! I am very content !!! Lol !!!
You are so right about what you say in your blog ... we do overthink things, we need to realise...it is what it is !!!
Hugz and Love
Sharon xoxo
Love this post! I once had a long talk with a wonderful man from Russia (reading this with an accent helps). He would say - In Russia we don't need therapists. We take a bottle of vodka to the neighbor, sit down, drink, talk... by morning everything is fine once more......... it's as Charlie said: friends and the talking cure.. we can sort most things out.
Enjoy this lovely Fall day, dear...
I love children! When looking into their little eyes, you'll see why children bring so much joy to those all around them. I believe that children are much like God, in personality, and in life.
I see God in the very heart of children. I see his love, his blessings, his child like way, and I see his heart within these little ones.
To feel we still are that child like within & that it's a very healing concept and one I feel we must pray to never loose.
Thanks so much Lisa for this much healing blog. Much love to you and your precious Charlie! God bless. xx
Hey there Lisa,
Acting like an adult rots and I try not to make a habit out of it either. :)
That is so cute with Charlie. Got to love the responses that come from kids. So honest and pure... Life is really simple but somehow we grow up and complicate it with drama. Charlie makes a really good point about therapy. Been through tons of therapy, but I am now thinking how much money I would have saved if I had just spoken to my friends and wasn't so darn private. LOL To top it off, you don't get a refund when you are still messed up...ha, ha!
Sending you lots of hugs and smiles,
DS
when i am fed up with the unhappy marriage, i just go shopping. i shop and shop and shop.
Hi my love,
How true! Kids say the darness things that are so true. The things that come out of the mouths of babes~ Charlie was so righ about nt needing a therapist. because he has his friends. I have spent many years in therapy and don't regret any of it but if I had the friends to sit down and talk to I probably could have saved thousands of dollars.Oh, to have the mind of a child.. We should never lose the ability to be a child in spirit!
Charlie, you keep your mother young and don't ever let her lose that ability to stay young at heart. You go my friend!
lisa, don't ever lose that feeling of experiencing the child in you. You have one great little one to keep you on your toes.
Love to the three of you,
Mary
Dearest Lisa,
You are absolutely right... one should always find the inner child within ourselves. I must be honest, I am a grandmother of three grandchildren, but don't feel, act, dress or behave like a granny in any way, except of course when granny duty calls, but even then, it is done with fun and laughter. I am not even sure what a granny is supposed to feel like or at what stage one needs to behave in a granny-appropriate manner. I just know that I have no intention of falling into that mould EVER!! My grandchildren love me just the way I am and are quite happy to have a funky granny who they know they can come and talk to at any time without feeling like we are worlds or generations apart. I have found endless joy in the many moments that I put all else aside and become part of their world. For me, not one of those moments are wasted because those memories will determine how confident, secure and loved they will feel as adults, and, for me, there is nothing more precious or valuable as leaving such a legacy behind, especially since we all only get one chance at childhood, so it is not only important to remember our own inner child, but to also remember to give our children and our grandchildren the opportunity to live their childhood at the fullest potential as well. My heart is so gladdened when I look at my grandchildren, who are now 12, 9 and 7, and I can already so clearly see how they have benefited by the positive love and support that they have received, and continue to receive, from us their grandparents, and from their mom and dad, just a small example being the fact that Stephen has been elected prefect next year in his final primary school year, and both Daniel and Jessie have come first in their classes. That sure is a huge accolade. Conversely, my daughter Donna, who did not have such an easy upbringing, struggled through school every single year... in fact, I was just thinking the other day, that maybe I should throw out all her old school reports because I am not so sure exactly why I am holding onto them since they are not exactly something she would want her children to have privy to... and I am not exaggerating... each and every one of them are abysmal... ha ha... I can laugh now, but it wasn't so funny at the time. I must add though, that she sure has made up for it now, as she is the most awesome mother any child could ever wish for in every way possible, including finding her inner child when required. She also has the most amazing ability and gift when it comes to interacting and helping the elderly and disabled or handicapped and I am immensely proud of her.
Hugs and blessings,
Jeanette
Yes Lisa, very interesting. Recently I talked with a friend who is a bit like Charlie, she sees things so clearly, even for herself and when it comes to relationship problems or else, she has always the best and most simple advice that makes you think "yes... of course..."
Thank you Lisa.
Lots of hugs to you and Charlie.
Lise
Sooooo true!! He's a very intelligent little guy!!! Sometimes I'm blown away with the things that come out of the mouth of my little angel!! And to think he's only 4!!!
Well, I always think of myself like a little kid in a grown body!!! Me 33 years?! No way!!!
have a nice day!
Thats beautiful Lisa.. peoples innocense & inner child is the most beautiful I think. Kids are unassuming & I think adults can be too.. as it allows non judgement and love to filter through. I am really glad you reminded me of this as it's something I forget from time to time. Your blogs always make me sigh and think.. yeah.. thats whats important.. thank you honey.
Thanks for sharing such an innocent realization with us! Thanks Charlie! You rock! xxoo Must run in the family....
Another great post Lisa. I always enjoy your bright energy, sweet truth and inspiring stories!
I'm looking forward to your radio show tomorrow!!!
Much Love, Light and Joy,
Lori