Finding Your Inner Child - Being In The Moment

I was away for ten days in the last two weeks visiting my daughter in Indiana. I spent a lot of time with our little grandsons age 2 and 3 1/2. Going on an Easter Egg Hunt, teaching them to fly kites, playing at the playground, visiting the Indianapolis Zoo and going on the roller coaster with the oldest, and visiting a Diner featured on the Food Network were some of the high-lites.

I received many lessons from these little ones. The most important one to me was being in the moment. Whatever children do, they do with complete abandon. They are completely immersed in what they are doing and truly in the moment.

When was the last time you swung on a playground swing? I had forgotten the unbelievable lightness of being you experience as you soar toward the sky. I felt the same thing as the kite string tugged at my hand, calling me to look up and see the colorful kite dancing against the blue of the sky taking my spirit with it.

Take some time for yourself as these lovely spring days unfold. Find your inner child again. Fly a kite, swing on a swing and if you think that people will look at you funny, take a child with you! If you don't have one of your own or a grandchild borrow one from a friend and have fun. Fly free and be in the moment.