Because Sometimes You Just Need To Be A Kid.

Posted On October 17, 2015


          Hello readers! I know I haven’t been posting as much as before but I’m truly trying my best. My Monday Moments series perfectly gives me motivation to start the week. But as days go by, I’m either working on a presentation until 2 AM or studying for a test. And sometimes, both. My post graduation course is really hectic. But because of a few amazing people, it gets better to go through with it.

          I thought PG course would entail a level of seriousness, maturity and understanding among people. But, I was so wrong. I think that the maturity factor never leaves as long as you’re a student. I’m surrounded by all these people who are funny and incredible. They know how to laugh it off. They know how to relax me when I’m freaked out about submissions. They know how to joke around. They just know. Today was another such day which was fun. We had our Marketing presentations followed by a few lectures.
          We do the most silly things. It’s almost like school. A month back, I’d have dismissed this as childish behaviour. But now, I just go along with it because, why not? Sometimes all you need is to be a kid. A kid who has no worries. A kid who knows how to laugh from heart. A kid who is innocent and knows nothing about the real world.

          We read some amazing quotes about life. We observe some miraculous changes in our outlook. We strive to set right priorities. We grow without thinking. We become an adult just like that. And as we are worriedly writing a cheque for the home loan installment, we wonder.
When did we grow up?
When did we age so much?
Where did all those years go?

          At 21, as I think of these questions, I get lost contemplating life. We all pretend to know it but do we really know it? All I want is to keep the kid in me alive. Even when there are deadlines to meet and targets to achieve, that kid shouldn’t be lost. If that innocence, cuteness, naivety and real happiness is lost, then I’ll get lost too. So, when my friend draws a line on my book to ruin it. I draw a line on her book without thinking. Because of that kid’s innocence, I get manipulated. But only the people who know me can understand how naive I really am. Sometimes it just doesn’t matter what others think. It only matters what you think and how you are going to handle your life. If you’re stressed, just get that kiddish charm back and stop thinking, laugh at the silly things and you’ll find yourself.


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Aishwarya Shenolikar

Hello! I'm Aishwarya, an Introverted bookworm & writer. I have been reviewing books since 6 years on my blog - Mindscape in Words. My favourite genres are Historical Fiction, Mystery, Thrillers, Magical Realism, Poetry, Fantasy & Memoirs. I like the kind of books which evoke emotions on several levels leaving me wrecked, but also incredibly content. I'm dreaming for the world to paint a landscape full of words, more like Mindscape in Words. Hope you enjoy the view.

13 Comments
  1. Unknown

    Great post!

  2. Unknown

    I really enjoyed your post. Keeping the kid in you alive is important.

  3. CG @ Paper Fury

    Yessss…one must never lose that sparkle of childhood magic, right?! This is exactly why I let myself have at it with those adult (pfft, CHILD) colouring-in books because…BEING A KID IS FUN.

  4. Unknown

    So agree! We need to learn to enjoy life and make time for fun and not be so serious all the time!

  5. Unknown

    This is a great post, sometimes we just don't know what the future holds, but feeling and being youthful is always the best kind of cure for our worries 🙂

  6. Unknown

    Great post! It's so important to explore our playful side sometimes.

  7. Alexandra S

    Keep the kid in you alive! At 27 I guess I feel more "adult" but I also don't feel much different, deep down 🙂

  8. Miss Angie

    I agree! Sometimes it's nice to take a break from the grown up world.

  9. Cindy S

    I'm 33 but I still feel like a kid at heart sometimes! Being silly with my son keeps that part of me alive 🙂

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  10. Jozizbazi

    And yet, if you try to keep your inner child alive, you are often marked as gullible, naive or a dreamer :/

  11. Unknown

    I completely agree. Kids don't stress as much as adults do, and it's great to take a minute to just be a kid and let things go!

  12. Mariah Riney

    Great post! I think the best way to deal with stress is to get in touch with your childish side!

  13. Aishwarya Shenolikar

    Thank you so much readers. 🙂