Life lessons are all around us.
I often have an epiphany when I spend time with my godson P. He’s about a year now and doesn’t want to sit still anymore. No matter where he is, he’ll look out for some object or wall to pull himself up. This is not an easy thing to master, and very often he’ll make it halfway only to fall back down.
This is an activity P can do a million times over.
Pull himself up, fall back down. And repeat.
He doesn’t care about all these times he didn’t manage, he cares about the next time.
That one time he’ll find something steady to hold on to and eventually make it onto his feet.
He’s got this irrepressible will to live, to move, and to explore.
When exactly does it happen that pessimism settles in to our hearts?
Is it part of growing up that we sometimes stop fighting and investing and wanting?
When exactly does the will to persevere and explore and live leave our soul?
Yes, life kicks in and its everyday challenges certainly are not easy.
But I still hope to be a bit more like P some days.
Like a person who is driven enough by life to never stop wanting.
Whose passion is greater than the obstacles.
Who doesn’t care about all the times she’s missed a goal or failed at something, but uses these experiences to grow stronger and move forward.
Who doesn’t stop searching until she’s found that one thing that holds her steady and safe.
There’s a life out there, waiting to be explored.
It’s not easy, but it’s definitely worth exploring.
Writing for Five Minute Friday today.
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It really is worth exploring. I love how children often teach us about life like your godson P. Jesus knew what he was saying when he said “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” I’m in the #6 spot this week.
He definitely knew! Thanks for visiting, Tara!
Love this! May we never lose heart to adventure and may we be like little children eager to explore! I love trying to see life with a little one’s eyes! Thanks for sharing! Looking forward to adventuring together soon!
Children can really teach us so much…Looking forward to May!
Katha love the pictures and I can so associate with a 1 year old. I have a grandson that is 1 and also another that is 3.
Then you have the best teachers!