Lessons from a 5 year old.
I've been thinking of what to write for a while now, but nothing came to mind. I just could not think of anything worthy of posting. Well, not anything I thought would be inspiring anyway. I've been in a good place. Things have been falling into place. But yet, I still felt a bit frazzled for the past two weeks or so.
And then, this 5 year old walked into my life and changed things.
What is it about children that makes one feel so happy? Like authentically happy. The laughing from your stomach kinda happy. A 5 year old boy walked into my office today and sat down at my desk while I was doing my admin. He proceeded to draw a picture for me. One of the things he drew on the page was a snake. Looking up at me, he said 'I know you are probably afraid of snakes, so if we ever see one, you can hide behind me and I will kill the snake.' This left me in awe.
Did I mention he is 5?
As he continued playing in my office, I occasionally had to get up and do other things, but he kept checking where I am. When he left, he ran to me and gave me a warm hug. His grandmother turned to me and asked 'Can we take you home with us? We have never seen him this calm and well behaved!' It made me smile. I obviously felt good. But when they left, it made me think quite a bit.
Today I woke up and I was running a little late. I was a few minutes late for work. I felt slightly off balance all day. Disequilibrium. Call it what you may. I just was not feeling myself. But when this child walked into my office, sought me out, things changed.
So no, I was not responsible for the 'calmness' that came over him. He was responsible for the balance being restored in my crazy day. And somehow, we were exactly what the other needed. I came home, sat on my couch and smiled thinking of him. Who would have thought a 5 year old boy with no front teeth would help put things into perspective for me? Would check up on me? Would make sure I was okay? How was he so brave?
When you least expect it, something or someone will come along and help you put things in perspective. They will make you feel protected and safe in their presence. They will take up arms and be willing to fight for you. When you least expect it, someone will help you make sense of the chaos in your world. Even if it's only temporary.
You need to be open to this though. Open yourself up to learn from others. Open yourself up to the possibility that anything is possible, even when you are unable to see it, just open yourself up.
Life has these little surprises in store for us. Around every corner, lies something, if we are willing to experience it. Don't fool yourself into thinking you know it all. Don't be that stupid to think you cannot be taught anything.
Today, a 5 year old taught me that no matter how small you are, you can still be brave.
Today a 5 year old taught me that regardless of your physical abilities, you can still stand strong and fight.
Today a 5 year old taught me that even when others see the chaos in you, there will always be someone who sees the calmness. Even when you don't see it yourself.
Today a 5 year old taught me that you don't need much to help others. All you need is yourself. And your willingness to want to help.
Today a 5 year old saw my vulnerability and felt capable enough to reassure me that in my weakness, there is strength too.
Today, I was inspired by a 5 year old boy who doesn't realize just how much he has helped me.
You have to open yourself up. In that way, others, whether intentionally or unintentionally, will be able to penetrate the depths of your Soul and enlighten you too. Enlighten you in those moments of disarray.
And who knows, they might even be willing to kill a few snakes for you!!
Just open yourself up to be inspired. And enlightened. And soon, you will be brave enough to kill a few snakes of your own. Or those that threaten others.
Take Care.
Miss Stone
And then, this 5 year old walked into my life and changed things.
What is it about children that makes one feel so happy? Like authentically happy. The laughing from your stomach kinda happy. A 5 year old boy walked into my office today and sat down at my desk while I was doing my admin. He proceeded to draw a picture for me. One of the things he drew on the page was a snake. Looking up at me, he said 'I know you are probably afraid of snakes, so if we ever see one, you can hide behind me and I will kill the snake.' This left me in awe.
Did I mention he is 5?
As he continued playing in my office, I occasionally had to get up and do other things, but he kept checking where I am. When he left, he ran to me and gave me a warm hug. His grandmother turned to me and asked 'Can we take you home with us? We have never seen him this calm and well behaved!' It made me smile. I obviously felt good. But when they left, it made me think quite a bit.
Today I woke up and I was running a little late. I was a few minutes late for work. I felt slightly off balance all day. Disequilibrium. Call it what you may. I just was not feeling myself. But when this child walked into my office, sought me out, things changed.
So no, I was not responsible for the 'calmness' that came over him. He was responsible for the balance being restored in my crazy day. And somehow, we were exactly what the other needed. I came home, sat on my couch and smiled thinking of him. Who would have thought a 5 year old boy with no front teeth would help put things into perspective for me? Would check up on me? Would make sure I was okay? How was he so brave?
When you least expect it, something or someone will come along and help you put things in perspective. They will make you feel protected and safe in their presence. They will take up arms and be willing to fight for you. When you least expect it, someone will help you make sense of the chaos in your world. Even if it's only temporary.
You need to be open to this though. Open yourself up to learn from others. Open yourself up to the possibility that anything is possible, even when you are unable to see it, just open yourself up.
Life has these little surprises in store for us. Around every corner, lies something, if we are willing to experience it. Don't fool yourself into thinking you know it all. Don't be that stupid to think you cannot be taught anything.
Today, a 5 year old taught me that no matter how small you are, you can still be brave.
Today a 5 year old taught me that regardless of your physical abilities, you can still stand strong and fight.
Today a 5 year old taught me that even when others see the chaos in you, there will always be someone who sees the calmness. Even when you don't see it yourself.
Today a 5 year old taught me that you don't need much to help others. All you need is yourself. And your willingness to want to help.
Today a 5 year old saw my vulnerability and felt capable enough to reassure me that in my weakness, there is strength too.
Today, I was inspired by a 5 year old boy who doesn't realize just how much he has helped me.
You have to open yourself up. In that way, others, whether intentionally or unintentionally, will be able to penetrate the depths of your Soul and enlighten you too. Enlighten you in those moments of disarray.
And who knows, they might even be willing to kill a few snakes for you!!
Just open yourself up to be inspired. And enlightened. And soon, you will be brave enough to kill a few snakes of your own. Or those that threaten others.
Take Care.
Miss Stone
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