The Innocence Of Childhood
My childhood as I remember was the most amazing and beautiful time of my life the memories of which I will cherish forever. When I look back now I feel that every day of my childhood was a new beginning and I had no regrets.
We all love children. Their physical appearances, their playfulness, their mischievousness, everything appeals to us. But more than that, it is the innocence of their age that attracts us. Now when I look at a child or even my own child I remember the good old days that I had or rather the days that I have lost.
Children are unique. They have this very rare quality to easily forget their pain and love and trust people without judging them. They do not hold any preconceived notion against anyone. Their minds are simple and transparent and not tainted with ill thoughts and complications. Their minds are not corrupted. They are carefree and not conscious of their surroundings. They react immediately without thinking much and does not care about the outcome. Their words are not sugarcoated. Their ability to believe in everything makes their world even more interesting. Their imagination can transport them to different worlds where dungeons, dragons, fairies, and monsters exist. They believe in Santa Claus and tooth fairies. They live in a world of imagination where they can create anything.
It is this innocence that we lose over time or as we grow older. We come closer to reality and gradually our own world of imagination loses its existence. Our life becomes much more complex and we become more closer to the practical aspects of our lives. We often fail to see what a child can easily perceive. Our minds are clouded with our own thoughts and limitations. We lose our ability to believe on the mysteries of nature.
But how do we revive this vitality and purity of childlike innocence that we once had in our lives? Well through our own children. Those of us who are now parents will understand what I am trying to say. The giggle and laughter of our children brings out the child in us. The amusement and surprise in their eyes when we throw up a birthday party brings the same amount of joy in us that we once used to have as a child. When we grow up our memories fade away. Memories can be captured in photographs and videos.
Children are our gateway to innocence. Try to live through the eyes and life of your child. I see the world through the eyes of my child. Sometimes I get captivated by the innocence, spontaneity, and mystery of his world. How unique and peaceful it is. Children are the most precious gift in our lives. They fill our hearts with the purest form of love. It is this unconditional love of our children that keeps us going. They inspire us.
I believe that childhood innocence is never lost permanently, but they remain hidden under the layers of our own experiences and complications of our minds as years passes by. We need to revive that. Proper documentation of childhood photographs and videos would help us to remember those good old days. Try to live life and see through the eyes of children. Enjoy every moment with your child. Relive your childhood with your own child. Experience their joy and wonders. I enjoy so much hearing them making up stories. I look forward to every new day of my life when my child hugs me tight and says the four little words "I love you mamma". It is the most gratifying moment when my heart is filled with pure joy and love. It is these small moments which lights up my day and encourages me to take up new challenges in life.
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