The other day, I and my sister, just for a change, went in a garden where we used to go with parents when we were kids. There we saw a toy train which is meant for small children (obviously!!). My sister instantly told me, ‘lets sit in that toy train! It would be so much fun!!’ For a moment I thought that she has lost her mental balance.. The next moment, I hesitated, knowing that the uncle living in my building was also standing there with his grandson.. And I was wondering if the grandson and I would be in the same train?? Oh God !!
Then I thought, why am I thinking about all these things ? Do I feel like sitting in the train and be a child again? Or no? The answer was Yes! And we instantly bought two tickets..The ticketing guy was trying hard to control his laughter while issuing a ticket. But it’s ok! Because we were also laughing!!
And then came our turn! We sat in the train with confidence and a young boy was standing at a distance, looking at us, not understanding what we are upto!
As the train started, my sister and I started screaming ‘yeaaaa!!!!!!’ and that was the beginning of our next session of uncontrollable laughter. During all of this, that young boy was looking at me with a sceptic view. From what I could make out of his looks, I think he assumed that I am a mentally challenged girl, and my elder sister has brought me to the garden for a change! But as far as I am enjoying my ride, how does it matter?
As our turn came to an end, we came out of the train, so light! So free! So happy! I don’t remember when was the last time I laughed so whole heartedly!! That’s when I realized that the actual essence of life is in being like a child! Doing what you feel like doing, irrespective of what others might think of you!
That’s the essence! Deep into our hearts, we all want to be kids.. Have fun, be carefree, laugh, jump, dance and just be!! Believe it or not! Admit it at least to yourself!! Because this is a universal fact!! But how often do we let the kid in us to come out and just be?? The answer would be Never..
And why do we do that? Its because of two reasons-
1. As time passes, our responsibilities increase and in all of this, we lose our essence of life! We get so busy that we forget when we were happy the last time!
2. Even if some of us realize that we want to be free and light a times, there are so many people around that we cant!
We are so dependent on the perception of the society about us, that we always keep thinking what others will think if I do this or that.
And that is why, almost all of us wear a mask on our face and leave from our homes. To create an impression in front of the society. We are so fake at times that we get confused if this is the real me or no..
Why do we do all of this? For the perception of the society about us!! But does this perception help us when we are in need of a good and happy moment? The answer is clearly known to all of us! Then the question is, why do you care??
Moreover, its not only about being a kid for once. Its also about being yourself, free, happy and just enjoying yourself, making the most out of a simple moment!!
So, the next time you feel like doing something, be it as stupid as buying a whistle and blowing it whole heartedly, irrespective of who is around, please do it!! Because the feel you will get, of being free, being happy, being open hearted, being light!! It could not be compared with anything else in the world!!
So, when are you going to be a kid !!
