In recent months I've spent a LOT of time with children. My best friend from High school has two kids that I LOVE to babysit. A best friend that I met in college has 2 beautiful children that I recently saw for the first time in a long time. Another friend of mine came by to hang out with his dog and kids recently. My cousins have brought their kids over to visit... and I ADORE children. They make life a gift.
A childs faith and smile make life absolutely worth while.
A few years ago I went on a missions trip and met the sweetest 5 year old. She is a missionary kid and has the sweetest faith. When she was a year or two older I saw her again, and I spent some time with her and her family. We were outside just playing with flowers and this young girl starts spinning. She asks me to spin with her. I got up in the middle of my college campus and in my early 20s started spinning sin circles with this child. And that's when I realized... Even as adults... knowing the world better... we need to fight to have the faith of a child. Spin in circles...find the joy in life even when you feel like you can't. Do the things you did as a child. Find joy in the simple things.
If you can, spin in circles randomly on a summer day. Smile at a stranger when you are shopping, Pick a wild flower and give it to someone you love. It may not be as cute as when you were a kid...but at least you are enjoying life. Watch a child that you know... see how they enjoy life and let them inspire you! It's beautiful.
I'll never forget that little girl and the other children in my life who have taught me things about life. Let a child teach you something... it'll change your life.
Be Joyful.
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