THE JOY OF BEING WITH LITTLE CHILDREN

                                   

THE JOY  OF BEING  WITH   CHILDREN 

The soul is healed by being with little  children.”........Dostoevsky

The Upanishads say , "children are  embodiments of the divine, bringing happiness and a connection to the cosmic process of creation. They are the  gifts from God, products of past Karma, and a source of fulfillment and continuity for the family". 

 Little children  bring  innocence , purity , happiness  and simplicity  in our lives .  All these  act as tools for relaxing and   softening even the most burdened hearts. Being around innocent children has a  profound impact on one's soul in  healing  the wounds that we  get by joining the mad race for acquiring  material goods , social acceptance, command and  control . These wounds are washed by a child's laughter, curiosity, and innocence. The unconditional love and acceptance  that one receives from a child can provide comfort and pure happiness. The time spent with little innocent children  makes on understand the importance of living in the moment.

Interacting with children  proves beneficial for stress reduction, mood elevation and fostering a deep sense of compassion and empathy. I have  observed that  mentoring or guiding little  children can promote self-reflection, patience, and personal growth. Those who spend quality time with little children, unknowingly,  develop an attitude of  accepting people as they are and also forgetting and forgiving quickly .Being around children's innocence is being born once again as child.   A child's   ability to find joy and meaning in life despite its challenges is not only something to learn about  but it also  serves as a powerful reminder of human resilience.

The unconditional love of innocent children comes to us through hugs, cuddles, and kisses. They also exhibit fondness and love by sharing toys  or  eatables in their hands.

Children develop special  bonds  not only with their  primary caregivers like mother or father but also with grandparents. By interacting with grandparents, children learn about family ties and develop stronger social skills which helps them in connecting  to their roots and strengthening their sense of identity.

Grandparents are like the root of a tree, which makes the tree strong and stable.  The grandparents give quality time that helps a child to understand  and develop a perspective about the  world around him.Grandparents have to be  playful and relaxed in their  approach  to  strike compatibility . This shift in approach  proves enormously beneficial for stress busting.  And the  bond can be incredibly beneficial for both children and grandparents. I have seen some people having  greater attachment and affection for their grandchildren which far exceeds  their love for their own children. And I have also seen innocent children not getting  a satisfactory reply from their parents when they repeatedly ask , "why don't dadi , dadu,nani , nanu  live in this house." 

 

( Avtar Mota)

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