Hey Love, bring on your sunny glow!…
So, if you’ve been stressing about your life not going the way you expected, even letting it stop you from pursuing your dreams, let me ease your burden: We’ve all been there. And you know what? Some of us have come to realize it’s just part of life—feeling that low sense of accomplishment, getting frustrated and depressed, staying stagnant on that path of uncertainty. But those days are gone, and yours can be too.
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How It All Started
My childhood was the happiest time of my life. Consequently, I often find myself reminiscing about those times when I was innocent, free, and wild. Revisiting my hobbies and delving into writing, which was my favorite pastime, have helped me rediscover myself. When I began to reconnect with my inner child, I found a sense of serenity and contentment that guided me to a better place in my life. I believe we all have that child within us, watching as we grow up and sometimes losing sight of who we truly are, yet patiently waiting for us to awaken and live the life we’ve always dreamed of. You see, the beautiful thing is that we cannot deceive that child, for it is merely one person, existing in different phases of life, but still the same person.
What It Took to Shake Things
Channeling my inner child as a woman has been a transformative journey for self-discovery, personal growth, and empowerment. First of all, it required me to go through a process of self reflection and assessment.
The steps I took to re-assess my personal situation were the following:
1 Assess my emotional state:
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What do I feel is missing?
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What do I want?
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What kind of life am I truly after?
2 Write down everything that was working:
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My list was extensive (Life, Health, Family, Career, Finances)
3 Write down everything that was not working:
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My list was relatively short but significant (Dreams, Meaningful relationships)
4 Evaluate the differences:
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The items on my “not working” list didn’t overshadow those on my “working” list. However, confronting my dreams was a tough reality to face.
5 Assess my happiness level:
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How happy am I?
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What makes me sad?
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What brings me joy?
Reconnecting With Myself
Reflecting on these questions brought me back to my early childhood; I had to go look for the key there and reopen my treasure box to get the answers. My life goals become more apparent to me as a result of this close bond that arises from having a greater connection with myself. Interestingly enough, all along, I needed this tiny kid to serve as a constant reminder of who I was and what my journey was all about.
In case you are asking yourself the same question that many asked… How do you do that? Well, to begin with, you need to be ready to explore some hard truths about yourself.
What I found necessary was:
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Acceptance of the truth about myself and my life
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Offer honesty to myself
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Setting clear intentions
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Identify and revisit my dreams
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Knowing my sacrifices
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Embracing my faith
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Let time do its course
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Finding my purpose
In discussing the power of imagination and its impact on our lives, actress Hannah John-Kamen beautifully conveys its essence: ‘I love fantasy; I love imagination – that’s the inner child in me.’ This idea resonates with many as it taps into our innate desire for wonder and creativity. John-Kamen’s words remind us to embrace our inner child, play in imaginative realms, and recognize the transformative power they hold over our lives and perceptions.
By embracing my inner child’s authenticity, innocence, creativity, and joy, I was able to rediscover myself in meaningful ways that I did not believe to be possible, which lead great fulfillment in all aspects of my life. At the risk of sounding like a broken record, you may not be surprised to hear me say:m Get up and find your passion, find what makes you happy and live your life!
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I needed this. I could very well see me doing the mentioned exercise.
Hi Smruthi,
That’s awesome that this post resonates with you. Thanks for sharing this!
Such a thoughtful audit for your happiness! I’m going to try this exercise. I am glad it is working for you!
Hi Helen,
Thank you so much! Reconnecting with your inner child reveals your true gifts!
Loved reading this. All of what you have written here is so relatable!
Hi Padma,
Thank you so much! I’m really happy it spoke to you. 😊 Appreciate you taking the time to share that!