Just like a child..

Childhood is the most unforgettable phase of an individual's life. A time when we laughed and played, with nothing to worry about. The Bulls and Bears never affected us and we didn't have to discuss the potential of the new Government.

Just one look at a carefree child, with a toothless grin and playing on nature's lap brings a smile on everyone's face.. bringing back sweet memories of one's own childhood!.

Today, we are what the society calls "adults", with access to visit a pub, drive a 4-wheeler, and even choose a life partner. today we are engineers, doctors, lawyers, or journalists, living in a world of our own- our family and our friends. But what we forget is the child within us, locked up in a cage. A child that yearns to go back to the playground and immerse itself in all the fun and frolic, forgetting the troubles that come our way. A child that cannot wait to get a bite of that yummy chocolate cake that could spell the end of a diabetic's life...

There is a sea of difference between being 'childish' and 'childlike'. A majority of us are becoming childish in our activities- stubborn, possessive and irresponsible in performing our duties. What we need is a conscious effort to be childlike ...

I am always amazed by tiny tots when they start walking. That first step, wavering footsteps, a zig-zag path and then "thud"- the inevitable fall! Well .. but what amazes me is that they

get up each time and start all over again! Have you seen children playing cricket in a playground?! Who hasn't !! Most often , a fight ensues, the blame game begins and the match is called off. But the next day we see them all together chatting away to glory and we wonder, if they are the same kids that fought a while ago!

If you've been thinking - what is the big deal!?.. Think again...

Aren't these what we come across as adults in everyday life!? How many of us rise after a fall,like the tiny tot taking its first steps, with a smile on our face? How many times have we played the blame game and been the victim of one !? But how often do we go on without harboring hard feelings for the other party!? These are lessons to be learnt from the playground!!

Yes we have become older but have we really grown up!?.. Isn't it true that the child in the playground playing with his former "rival" a much BIGGER person than us!!!? That child is still within us.. waiting to be set free, waiting to embrace the world, forgive and smile at the face of adversity. It is high time we grew up and the best way to do that is to be a child.. again ..