Embracing Our Inner Child
Being a grown-up comes with its responsibilities and expectations. We have bills to pay, jobs to do, and a whole lot of seriousness to handle. But every now and then, it’s important to let go of all that and embrace our inner child. Trust me, it can bring a whole new level of joy and wonder into our lives.
I had a delightful encounter with my 5-year-old nephew, who unknowingly reminded me of the magic of being a kid at heart. One day, he turned to me with his innocent eyes and asked, “Auntie Franny, are you a grown-up?” It caught me off guard, but I decided to play along.
I looked around cautiously, as if sharing a secret, and put my finger to my lips. With a mischievous smile, I whispered back, “I’m still a kid, but it’s our little secret. Don’t tell anyone!” His eyes widened with excitement, and he whispered back, “I KNEW IT!”
From that moment on, our secret club was formed. Every time we meet, he finds a way to remind me that he’s keeping our secret safe. Whether it’s a sly wink during video chats or an inside joke whispered in my ear, it’s our special bond that no one else knows about.
You see, my nephew is the only person who knows my secret – that deep down inside, I’m still a kid at heart. It’s our little game, our shared secret, and it brings a sense of childlike joy and wonder into my life. So now, when someone asks if I’m a grown-up, I simply smile and think of my secret life as a kid.
Remember, it’s never too late to embrace your inner child. Let go of the seriousness for a while and find the joy and wonder that comes with being young at heart. And if you happen to have a little partner in crime like my nephew, who knows your secret, cherish that special bond. After all, life is meant to be enjoyed, no matter how old we are.
