As a child

 As a child, life is full of joy every day. You play in the sun and rain, which creates mud to splash around in, making it even more fun. Everything around you is new, leading to adventures with every turn you take in your backyard. You allow yourself to slow down and observe the trees, grass, birds, and the squirrels that always seem to outrun you. Lying on the ground, you gaze up at the sky, captivated by the endless shapes of the clouds that keep you entertained for as long as you like.

As a child, you explore textures like tree bark and dandelions. You feel the warmth of the sun and the gentle breeze on your face just before the rain begins. You capture these experiences and tuck them away in the early stages of your memory box as it's forming.

You get to be Superman, Batman, and Spider-Man all in the same day, as your imagination knows no bounds—just a thirst for learning and discovering everything that your young mind can absorb. As a child, you are unaware of hatred, heartbreak, anger, or pain because your mind has not yet learned those emotions. 

Wouldn't it be great if we could see the world through the eyes of a child finding joy in the simple things that bring a sense of happiness in a world where growing up isn't always what we expected it to be.

Mike 2025