Experiencing time with children or senior citizens tends to regenerate the child within us. It's a heart-warming connection that is brewed from genuine laughter and shared moments of innocent joy. If we delve further into the roots of this bond that we often form with children and the elderly, the origins may often be traced back to our own family dynamics.
In my personal experience, my family was composed not only of my immediate parents and siblings, but also two energetic, delightful children who I can only presume were my nieces or nephews and my incredibly wise grandparents. These days spent enveloped in the warm cocoon of my family life were characterized by intense inquisitiveness, perpetual learning, and boundless love.
My grandparents, with their vast reservoir of wisdom and tales from a bygone era, were a constant source of inspiration and guidance for me. I used to latch onto every word they said, soaking in the valuable experiences and knowledge they imparted. This not only expanded my personal horizons but also built a strong foundation of respect and adoration for the elderly.
The children, on the other hand, were an energetic embodiment of joy and innocence. I found that spending substantial amounts of time with them was not only delightful, but also allowed me to tap into my own childhood innocence and vibrancy that is so easy to lose as we grow older and lose ourselves in the hustle and bustle of daily adult life. The laughter, the games, and the pure radiant smiles of these kids helped me unwind and put life in perspective.
So, in essence, being with children and senior citizens brought out a unique blend of childish innocence and mature wisdom in me, making me feel like a child once again.
It was a great experience being with children to take care of them, playing along with them and calmly handled everything. The happiest experience.