Day 28 - The Beauty of Being A Child....

[Lisa]

Hello Co Creators

I have spent the morning in my daughters class and I did a cooking demonstration in front of 60, five year old children. I was a little bit nervous about it, but my daughter had been pestering me for ages and it just made her day to have her mummy in the class, cooking something we eat at home.

What I found interesting about this experience, is how children are so adaptable, receptive and willing to change.

There was a little girl in the class, and when I put a particular ingredient in the mixture she protested at how much she hated that ingredient, it was YUK and GROSS and it went on. I told her that when it is cooked with all the other ingredients it actually tastes really good and I asked her if she would try it once cooked, just to see if she liked it.

Well, she tried it and went back for seconds.

I thought to myself, as an adult, after making such a fuss about how much I disliked it, how on earth could I then try it and actually like it!!! I'd have to pretend I didn't like it or else I would look like a bit of a goose, then it struck me, when we get older, we don't leave ourselves open to new experiences and sometimes it takes a big step mentally for us to make a small change, whether it be physically, mentally, an opinion or whatever. The beauty of a child is they just need a little gentle encouragement and they change their perspective and are oblivious to the opinion of others.

It is my intention, to see the beauty in being a child, be open and willing to change as effortlessly as a child does and to encapsulate the innocence, willingness, receptivity and to be kind to myself and others, just as I am to a child.

We all do grow up, but why lose the beauty of being a child?

Have a Wonderful, Childlike day and make it a good one, I know mine will be..

With Love,,,,,,Lisa xxx

[Amy Lynne]

This is one of the reasons I work with kids. I love watching how they view the world. It is amazing to me how simple their way of thinking is. Last year I wrote a letter to the parents of the kids I taught. I told them that while the children were learning from me, I was also learning from them. I wrote that they had taught me that a nice long hug can fix almost anything, a full belly and a good nap can turn any grumpy day around, honesty is the best policy, try anything once...and it doesn't matter what you look like, what you drive or how much money you make - if you are not a good person they will see right through you...and it's that which determines your worth.

Spending time with children, getting down on their level, playing with them and listening to the things they say brightens everyday.

[Mark]

I work with Children a lot and I have to agree. They are so resilient and can change on a dime with no recourse. I thank you for reminding me of this. I am heading in a little new direction with my kids show. I am now writing books that coincide with the live stage show and CD that we already have. But since I never wrote a book before I am a little overwhelmed and don't really know what to do next. So I am trying to look at it all through child eyes. They just do and move forward knowing that they will get to where they want to go. I think when we grow up we begin to question too much and then we throw in some doubts and before you know it we turn back because we don't believe we can get to where we want to be. I have done this all too much in the past and don't want to repeat my same mistakes this time around. So I need to stay a child and be resilient and adapt to change without any questions. Thanks again for a nice post and I hope you continue on with your journey getting to be exactly where you want to be.

[Lisa]

Thanks for your comments Clarissa.

I agree that 5 is such a great age. I also have an 8 year old son and already starting to lose his childlike qualities. Once they get into school and socializing with other kids, you start to lose them. At least at 5 we are still the center of their world, which I absolutely love and enjoy every moment.
Oh yes, I made CORN CASES.... Very simple and kids love it.... If you want full details, I will provide with pleasure.... Have a great day, and again thank you for your views.

[Clarissa Kelly]

Hey Lisa!
Great post, it is SOOOOOOOO true that we really miss out on things because we lose our childlike qualities. I have a book that talks about us being "domesticated" (like an animal), that our childlike views of the world are tamed and told to be wrong. I often think that if we were born with those qualities, they must be the ones we should keep! They are the qualities that are the most human (wonderment, curiositiy, honesty, love of learning, joy, ability to express ourselves, etc.).

My son is 5 and I love this age, I want to savor his curious, innocent, fun-loving nature forever!

What did you cook, i am so curious now!!

Have a great week,
Clarissa