Advice from kids? That sounds outrageous, right? But apparently, kids tend to give the best of advice. Simple yet powerful! Okay, maybe not "advice" but "lessons".
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Sometimes we tend to overlook these simple yet powerful lessons, but the truth is these lessons never go out of style.
Behind all of that naughty and mischievous attitude lies great lessons that we can learn and treasure. Actually, even their naughtiness has lessons embedded in them that we could learn.
I don't always get to spend time around kids but every little moment I spend with them always is worthwhile, the reminder of all those little life lessons that I have forgotten, all those things I have taken for granted which by the way are valuable
We once were like them but then ”adulting" happened (that's what we call it, right?). But growing up doesn't mean we should give up such valuable lessons
That doesn't mean that kids are the perfect set of individuals you will ever meet but even in their imperfection, even in their little struggle for growth, there is a whole lot within them that is worth learning and embracing. Just like adults, kids ain't perfect but they are amazing and one doesn't have to be perfect before we learn from them because we all aren't
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Some of us have succeeded in kicking the myth of adulting on the butt, some of us never fell for it, some us are still trying, some of us need a little reminder. Which ever category you might belong to, a little reminder won't hurt😊
A Few Reminder Of Things You Could Learn From Kids In case You Have None Around Or You Simply Are Overlooking
We Don't Know It All
Kids always seem to be fond of asking countless questions, some which we may find outrageous and other that we may find incredible. Yeah, they are kids and are still learning but through their questions you may realize that there really are things that you still don't know and maybe need to learn a little bit more and that's just how it is- we never quite learning.
Learn To Ask For Help
Adulting sometimes comes with the weight of trying to juggle everything together when we can very much as for help with other things and get it done. Yeah, there are things that we can handle and there are things that we do need a little bit of help to get through with it. Kids are never afraid to ask for help and when you feel like you are "drowning" you shouldn't be afraid to ask for help either.
There Is A Big World Out There Waiting To Be Explored
Why familiarize yourself with just one place when you can get out there and have a taste of them all? Seeing a child play around and explore his environment reveals that much about life to us. So, explore and learn.
Dream On
Ever heard a child say his dreams? He says it with so much enthusiasm and hopes that it definitely will work out. To him, the world is fair and all his dreams will be fulfilled someday. Maybe having such an outlook towards life is great, don't you think?
Let Your Heart Overflow With Love
Somehow, that comes naturally to them and they are never afraid of showing it. Even those that don't receive enough love know very well how to give it (well, until they start growing). Make a kid angry and he will be smiling at you before the day ends. Sweet, yeah? It's definitely worth learning, it will save us a whole lot of heartaches because the heart aches most times when it is devoid of love.❤
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Have Fun
How we forget that important part of life as we grow, we do need to understand that having fun doesn't make us foolish in fact our body does need that and we really shouldn't deprive ourselves of it. Just as we do need to be serious we also need to be playful sometimes.They play like they have no worries yet sometimes they do have their own little concerns just that they have found a little way to keep the fears and worries at bay😊
There is a whole lot of things we can learn from kids, really. These are just a few of them. Have kids around? Pay attention to those little lessons. Don't have kids around? Well, the world is never void of them, just look around.
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Responsibilities come as we grow but that doesn't mean we should stop living. Sometimes we just need to let free that kid which we have in prison within us and live!!
Much Love, Audrey
Kids have so much to teach us! We need to remember to allow ourselves to be childlike more often.
I found you today thanks to @ravijojla's Pay it Forward curation contest entry. Keep up the great work!
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Yes, we do! Those little angels sure do have alot to teach us... Thanks for coming along...
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people are in prison of stereotypes created by society - life is hard, try to survive.
and that's why we are forgetting the most important things in life..
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Oh yeah... Its sad that we often push these important things aside.
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I tried to remain a kid forever... and in some ways, I still do. 😄
Awesome post, Audrey! Thanks for sharing!
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😀😊 so happy to hear that! Keep being a kiddo😃
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Audrey, this is a very well done examplary post on major and common truth. It is your style in building a point that makes it interesting to read. I love the images you picked to support your story - ballanced to the very last word.
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Awwn! Thanks so much, Ravi😘❤ your comment always touches my heart. I am so glas you enjoyed reading it.
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Love this lady!! 100% agree! There are lots we can learn from children and can greatly benefit from not losing touch with our inner child!!
I spend alot of time with kida as well and i think as adults we should encourage them to be brave and strong!! Which will stay with them. As they grow up! Im also really happy when they go home though!!! Lol
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😊☺🤗 how sweet of you, Mimi. There sure are alot and yes to keeping that inner child awake!
Being around kids must be quite an experience 😃. Oh, yeah being around them gives us the responsibility of shaping them into being those individuals that they are meant to be. The courage, bravery, confidence etc. The need them. Hahahhahah! Come on, Mimi let them stay for a bit longer....😂😅😀😃
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True indeed, so much to learn form kids. Adulting is so overrated and stressful. I shall pay more attention to my kids and those around me. I have always thought that same ( we can learn a lot from kids) but I reminder is always good. Thanks
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😊 you sure are blessed to have them. Now, I wanna be a child again 😃. Yeah yeah, a reminder is always good...
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Much to learn from Kids. We often realize this when it's too late and we are too old.
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Yeah yeah! How sad, yeah?... Those little Gems have a whole lot to offer...
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oohh I never forget anything about my childhood and lesson I learned from that stage, that's why every kids amazed me with their action and uhhmm... I got some protest from my friend's kid who has attended our small reunited last week.. hahahaha, she said to her Mom "mommy, your friend like a kid, they joking around and have fun talking about anything seems like they never grew up" and I knew who she meant was.. it's me ..LOL. I told her through her mom "because I have a happy childhood memories in me and I know how to play as a kid when I met Friends from my childhood"..
I couldn't agree more with you @audreybits, no need to keep the pride as an adult so we refused to learn from a kid, I learned many new things from my nephew and nieces, especially how to have fun. found your post through @ravijojla post in the pay it forward contest this week.. you're a bit busy with the comments from other participants too I guess.. LOL, since you're talking about the kid, this reminding me to "get anti-rabies shot or barking like a dog story again" ROFL
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I do have beautiful childhood memories too, sometimes I wonder why I just didn't stay as a kid😅😂 being a child is amazing😃. But we can still be one even after we've grown, yeah?😃
I am so open to learning from these cuties because they hold great things inside of them, we just can't miss out😉
Hahahah! Yeah, I believed them! Heheheheh! It's just a sweet and funny memory now😉
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well.. we're not peterpan anyway... and so glad that we're an adult and we have passed the childhood time and keep going and learning. learning from kids doesn't mean we're childish :D I even learn from pumpkins.. hahahaha, not just human but also from the nature.
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😃😃 yeah, I am so glad too!😊 nah, it doesn't mean so, it actually means we are smart😎 lol!
Yeah yeah, nature is always there to teach too. There is so much to learn in this world, even from the simple things surrounding us!
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Love this article. Kids are so honest without an agenda, which makes the advice so pure....so many lessons we can take from them
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So many, really. Couldn't squeeze them all in😉😀
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Well you did enough! I enjoyed what your thoughts were
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I am glad you did...
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I have learned so much from my Grand Georges. They see life in such a simple way, its a shame they have to grow up sometimes. Good post, and thanks for sharing.
Ren
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It really is...😀 I can't imagine the number of things you've learnt from them, you truly are blessed!😊
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So much.
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Powerful post!
Still waters run deep, my dear :)
you amaze me
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True!
I do?😊
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yes you do :)
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Adulting is a terrible disease!
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Hahahah! Thankfully, we can heal from it...😊😉
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So very true @audreybits!! I loved when my boys were little, and I could see the world through their eyes :) Sometimes as adults, we tend to forget to just have fun; life can be so serious that way!
I found your post because @ravijojla featured you in her Pay it Forward Curation Contest entry ... I'm sure you already know that haha
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Thanks for coming along, Lynn
Seeing the world through their eyes sure is amazing. Yeah, we do forget but we sure need that fun...
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Very very true!!
You know kids see life sooooo simple. No complications no issues. If you just have one moment with them and have a lively discussion at things, you will realize that they do have a point. Sometimes you would wonder what are the things running in their lovely minds.
Kids really has the darnest idea of things and the sweetest too! Hahaha you cant really expect that from them at this early but they do..
With my first born, he is quite the explorer and the curious little lad, i am always bombarded with too many out of this world and unexpectes questions! Hahahaha sometimes i find it hard to answer. How can i explain things to a 6 year old.. darn it.. moms life..
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Hahahahh! Mom's life..😃😃. You have to be fully prepared all the time, actually, you never are fully prepared because you never know what's going on in that small (and busy) head of theirs😃
They are so pure and sweet, sometimes I really do wish I can be a kid again🙈. Lol! Well, try not to fail myself by kicking those adult pressure away sometimes. Wait, am I even an adult?🤔
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Oh no! You will never be prepared at all! Hahahahahahaha i swear no matter how many books or google searches you will have you will.still be shocked at mommyhood.. hahahahahahaha..
But yes, we are on the same boat thinking and pondering what is going on in their cute little heads.. hahahaha no one knows.. still a mystery up to now..
Mind you, they can be sweet and gentle one minute and can swiftly change to something else in an instant! Hahahahaha.. crazy eh.. remember that when a child seems to be quiet, there must be something he/she is doing..
Hahahaha we are are not adult! Im just a baby.. 🤣😂
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🤣🤣🤣😂
Those crazy yet sweet moments with your kids. I am sure you treasure them!
So true....😃
Still a baby too😉! Lol!
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