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Our childhood has passed us by. We lived freely and innocently without regret or accountability from the time of our birth until the height of our youth. The empowerment of confidence followed this freedom and innocence. the certainty that we would obtain anything we desired in life. the realization that we have to act in order to obtain anything. the awareness that we held the power to control fate.
For a time we held onto this confidence. We would eventually rest on the pinnacle of our happiness despite having moments as kids when we were timid and afraid of the change that would come with having the confidence to try new things and explore new worlds (like the zoo the playground and the grocery store to mention a few). The joy that accompanied self-assurance is what made youth so valuable and worth embracing. An old fool is unlikely to attempt a handstand because he is almost positive that if something goes wrong his back will feel uneasy. But she will definitely try if you even suggest a challenge to a boisterous child. Give up keeping your confidence in check.
I realize Ive been exaggerating the importance of youth but Im here to tell you that at least when it comes to confidence youth isnt as important as you may think. How you choose to spend your life is what counts. You were carefree as a child. Every day life was experienced to the fullest. However you started to justify your confidence as you grew older. You chose to ignore those little joys rather than experiencing joy and wonder from gazing at an anthill and observing the mysteries of life.
Social conventions told you that you had no right to feel confident until you were paid six figures and had a respectable job. You gave them permission to evaluate your value based on your possessions and your compliance with school rules. Your life became unstable and you became insecure as a result. As society continues to expect more of you you still feel inadequate in the present. You need to purchase additional items. How old are you and still have no children?
Get some! You dont have any money for them so go get some! Stay away from this noise. You had virtually nothing when you were a kid. All you received was nourishment clothing and care. Given a toy here or there perhaps.
If this was the code that made you feel the happiest and most carefree shouldnt you try to live by it going forward? Recognize that the most contented kids didnt have an abundance of new technology to flaunt to their peers. In order to feel validated they didnt compare expensive ostentatious handbags. They had no interest in all of the useless things that society advised us to spend money on. The most important thing to us was this. 1.
Genuine friendships arent founded on possessions. It was not because they had possessions that others might or might not have that children formed friendships. 2. Investigating and learning. Given a childs attention span it is undeniable that both learning new things and exploring new places stimulated us. 3.
enjoying myself. The key to the game was fun. Honestly unless otherwise stated anything could be turned into a game. 4. The family. After a day of living life to the fullest we were content with the simplicity of our home and family which also allowed us to relax.
Unbury the confidence that has been concealed. Both societys judgment and our own adherence to it seem to have forcibly buried our childlike confidence. I think its time to restore our trust. Take these three actions very seriously because they will restore a world you once believed to be gone. 1. Make life your own.
The way you live it is up to you. It doesnt have to be a somber tale of you trying so hard to please people you cant please working a job you dont enjoy or having financial difficulties. Make your life into a motivational tale of self-assurance and zeal while pursuing your passions. Take a short break from your usual routine. Take a faulty action. Become a bit insane.
2. Play games for kids. Playing a kids game is always enjoyable regardless of your age. You can tell you have confidence if you have the guts to act immature and enjoy it. Make your way to the beach with a few water guns. Have a game of tic tac toe.
Play tag if youre truly extreme. 3. Dont purchase more than you need. We only need a computer food clothing water and a comfortable place to sleep. Everything else we purchase is a secondary concern. Contrary to popular belief having more possessions actually makes us feel more insecure.
You will have to spend more time managing more things to keep track of. Reduce your consumption and see how your life becomes less stressful. I imagine a time in the future when I wont have to see people shelling out money for unnecessary items. People in this world are more self-assured and secure. Due to the way life unfolds we have nothing when we are born and nothing when we pass away. However that doesnt mean we have to live with regrets for the rest of our lives.
Embracing the childlike confidence that has always been inside of you is essential to leading a fulfilling life. Make use of it to fully enjoy life.
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