Think Like A Child - Why Struggle? Book Excerpt

This is a brief excerpt from the book, Why Struggle? Life Is Too Short To Wear Tight Shoes. Barbara believes being mindful of what we say is important. Think Like a Child is an excerpt from her book, Why Struggle? Life Is Too Short To Wear Tight Shoes. Why Struggle encourages you to accept life for what it is, an unpredictable journey.

Transcript

Chapter 14,

Think like a child.

Do you remember the last time you laughed until you cried?

When was the last time you were really curious about how something worked?

When was the last time you looked at something and you were amazed?

A young child has a unique outlook on life and can help you remember how awesome life is.

Children are born with a natural curiosity about everything.

Having children in your life can help you become a more creative problem solver,

Learn to accept the inevitable and laugh at yourself more.

Young children help you remember a sense of awe.

Being around children and younger people allow you to see life through different eyes.

Take time to really watch,

Listen,

And learn from the young people in your life.

Wisdom is not limited to a certain age.

Practice.

Spend the day with a child between the ages of two and six years old.

Go to a park with no specific agenda.

Observe the child and notice how they are amazed at the simple things that adults have taken for granted.

The next time you need to solve a problem,

Think like a child.

Affirmation,

I celebrate the spirit of the child in my heart.

Reviews

Love the idea of celebrating the child in my heart 💙🕯️🙏🕯️💙

I love these words. As a mother of 4 year old twins, I see their awe and excitement every day! Thank you 💖✨

Excellent. Thank you.