I’m sure most of you reading this already know I am absolutely obsessed with my nephew. Most of the pictures I post on Facebook, are of me and the little guy. I can’t believe he is already 2 years old, and is becoming his own person. In a way, it makes me a little sad. The day he will be too embarrassed to give me a kiss infront of his friends will break my heart, but I know that day will come. But for now, I will keep enjoying his charismatic nature.
When I look at my nephew, I see so much joy in his eyes. His child like character and love of life makes me appreciate the little things a lot more. [Seeing him so happy puts the biggest smile on my face]. It amazes me that something so insignificant as a cheap 99 cent toy, or a 50 cent stick on tattoo can make him feel like he is at Disneyland. I see him light up when I make him a paper airplane, or when we play catch with a crumpled piece of paper. He doesn't care if his toys are expensive or name brand. He just likes to have something and someone to play with!!! Children are entranced by so much that life has to offer. . . and we don’t take the time to enjoy what is around us.
I notice myself always saying “I wish _________ made that happy”. Now I am wondering why things don’t make me as happy as they once did. Then the answer hit me: L.I.F.E. Getting older, having responsibilities, bills having to be paid, and having to grow up, took a little happiness out of me. The pressures of life has found its way to the part of my brain that signals [stress]. And even though I’m not fond of it, it’s something that will never go away. But something I can do about it, is be a kid at heart. . . :-D Don’t let the busy-ness of life drain the “child” out of you. If you do. . . life will get the best of you.
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Love what life gives you. Smile, laugh, and enjoy the small things. . . and the bigger things will astonish you.
-Me |
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