Hello Everyone!
So after my last post, I have determined that it is high time for something lighthearted. So Today's topic is How to Be Your Inner Child.
Inspirartion. Well two friends and I went to a lake nearby and I was wading around in the water while the two of them sat in the sun. Well, out of the corner of my eye I saw a very small fish darting around. Naturally, I wanted to catch it with my bare hands. Afterall, HOW COOL WOULD THAT HAVE BEEN?! Unfortunately I was unable to catch said fish, BUT I did touch it!
So my two friends decided that there was no way that I could have just turned 21 because no self respecting 21 year old would have been caught dead (especially in broad daylight) chasing a fish that they knew they wouldn't have been able to catch and then boast about how they were able to touch it. They determined that I was actually 10. Thus 21 Going on 10.
Personally, I believe that your inner child should never die. It's that part of you that has those little insane, inane, and harmless impulses that cause you and the people around entertainment and joy. So here is my guide on How to Be Your Inner Child.
1) Let Go
Stop worrying about being made fun of because you wanted to do something completely and utterly ridiculous. Like, if your at a lake and want to chase a fish, chase the damn fish even though you know you can't catch it. Chances are you will have fun and create a memory that both you and your friends can laugh at later. Laugh with them! Yes you made a fool out of yourself but if you can't laugh at yourself, what can you laugh at?
Which leads to my next point...
2) No Limitations on Laughing
Laughing happens to be the best thing you can do for your body and mind. You will notice that under circumstances of extreme duress, everything seems better once you laugh for a little bit. It is also extremely useful in diffusing tense situations.
3) Baby Talk
It works wonders and saves lives!
How too: Make a sound dictionary. Certain sounds apply to certain things. Note: Everyones' sound dictionary is different.
Personally, I use my "Baby Talk" to describe things that I cannot find the words to describe. Like, goobo. To me, it usually applies to something (usually small fluffy animals) that is being so incredibly adorable that an "aw" doesn't quite cover the extensiveness of the cuteness.
4) Be Happy
Yes it sounds so easy to just be "happy" but have you ever tried to define what is "happy"? It is almost imposible to create a definition that is more involved than this:
1. delighted, pleased, or glad, as over a particular thing: to be happy to see a person.
2. characterized by or indicative of pleasure, contentment, or joy: a happy mood; a happy frame of mind
(courtesy of http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/happy)
So here is my one little piece of advice: If it makes you happy why aren't you doing it?
And finally....
5) Be Silly
Yes silliness is probably THE most important way to be your inner child. Afterall, boys will always laugh at fart jokes, even when they're 55 (if they say that it's not funny they are either LYING of there's a 10ft golden rod shoved up their A$$).
And the above metaphor applies to everyone!
There you have it: The Manual on How to Be Your Inner Child.
Peace
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