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Nurturing the Child Within

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SherTrampolineDo you make time to have fun? I mean the downright pure, tune-in-to-your inner child kind of fun?

A recent personal experience served as a clear reminder that maybe I do not always take enough time to indulge that youngster that resides deep within.

I attended my grandson’s third birthday party at a trampoline-activity place. I had been looking forward to this for several weeks because the whole thought of it had rekindled a very distant memory from my own childhood.  When I was about five years old, my mother took me to an outdoor trampoline place which was  a bare-bones type place —  trampoline material stretched over openings in the ground, all surrounded by cement or stone. Probably totally unsafe – but I spent time jumping with childish delight.

It was my first time on the trampoline and I thought it was the best thing in the world. I remember how happy my little heart was! I couldn’t wait to go back, but unfortunately the place closed down to make room for some other construction. My newfound fun disappeared and I was sorely disappointed.

Across the years I don’t remember too many opportunities to jump on a trampoline — maybe at some point with my own children when they were younger, but I do not clearly recall.

Fast forward to last weekend and I found myself at the most glorious, colorful state-of-the-art trampoline facility. And of course, I also found myself much, much older than my last recollection of jumping on a trampoline!

I hoped to jump with my grandson, but it turns out there were so many rules and restrictions. The petulant little child within me decided I really wanted a jump so I had to speak with someone who was in charge at the facility, and finally worked it out that I was able to purchase my own jumping pass  —  and sign a liability waiver, of course.

And suddenly — almost magically — I was on this huge area of trampolines, jumping and turning and running around with my grandson. It was such a strange but nearly euphoric sensation. My daughter captured my exultation in photos and I am grateful for that. I was definitely the oldest person who was jumping. Though I had some surprised glances from others who were my age and standing on the sidelines, I felt very smug and very free. And I personally, I don’t care what other people thought. I was having FUN!

My grandson appeared delighted that one of the older folks joined him on his spree of joy.  For children — those pure little souls — know how best to be in the moment with great joy!

I know we always learn by contrast about what we do like and what we don’t like here on planet Earth. For me, this bubbly experience was a powerful reminder that we need to take a “fun break” from the mundane and ultra-busy parts of our lives to really experience that grand JOY of living.  For sometimes we tend to just go through the routine motions of our everyday patterns and then wonder why we feel stuck or down.  It is so essential to reconnect with that happy-go-lucky child that I believe still does reside in all of us.

So if you have the opportunity to do something a little silly, or a bit “outside the box,” seize that moment!  And if you don’t generally have these opportunities, then you need to make time for them or seek them out.  For you absolutely need to create fun and optimistic moments in your own life.

Yes, sometimes it is too easy to simply view life as a string of challenges — and occasionally that is exactly what our own perceptions tend to fall into.  However, not ALL of life is challenging. I like to think of our journey as a “grand adventure” filled with a broad range of experiences and a wide variety of emotions that flourish within us.

But it is up to us as individuals to focus upon and explore those experiences that are unique, fun and enriching for us.  And when you have those opportunities to really stretch outside your little comfort zone — and help you connect with that uplifting, curious child within — then go for it!

Affirmations:

  • I make time for fun and uplifting moments in my life!
  • I view life as an enriching adventure and I learn from the contrast of my varied experiences.
  • I strive to nurture my inner child, for I know that this is a most joyful and healthy way to be!

Comments

  1. Janice Kuhl says:

    Happy, happy birthday, Sheryl!

    Have been thinking about you these past few days and that I need to connect with friends and make time to enjoy Life. Your article was so timely. Wishing you a magical day and year ahead.
    Hope to see you soon.

    Much love, Janice, Sheena and Scooter

  2. Bev says:

    Definite fun–I have been looking for activities such as these to do with my grandchildren who moved back here three months ago. I was thinking roller skate? I’d be the one breaking bones…trampolining would be perfet, but we have none around here.