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The other day I caught myself thinking as someone was talking to me, “wow they are being so childish!” and I didn’t mean it in a positive way. In fact, I’m not sure I’ve ever heard that phrase used in a positive way.

But why not?

Children laugh frequently. FULL BELLY LAUGH.

Children are honest (if not a tad blunt).

Children spend hours of their day doing things that make them happy.

Children are curious about the world around them.

Children stop and literally smell the flowers.

Children point out beautiful things that we tend to walk right by.

Children ask questions that matter.

Children make friends easily, and without thinking about politics, race, or religion.

Children are spontaneous (though we often choose to regard it as “impulsive”) with their thoughts, feelings, and hugs.

Children try new things, take risks, and aren’t afraid to fall.

So I say, today – go ahead and be childish. Sounds like a whole lot more fun than being adultish.