essay on when iam 64- wondering what new skill i learn from my grandchildren
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When I am 64 – wondering what new skills I can learn from any grand children.
'Child is the father of man.' , was said by Wordsworth. There is more truth in his words than has been interpreted so far.There are so many skills we can learn from a child. So naturally when I am 64, I may learn many things from them.
Children are naturally so good at living life. Since their
minds are not tainted with the corrupt, unwholesome, materialistic influences
of the world, they enjoy being alive to the maximum. They are neither
stressful, nor tense concerning life nor its challenges. They just take them as
they come. The first skill that I will learn from my grandchildren will be the
carefree attitude.
Another skill that I may learn from them is their innocence! They never think
of harming anyone. They just say what they feel. The thinking process in them
is so clear, without any conflict. I would love to learn this innocence and
spontaneity of expression from them.
Another very charming skill that can be learnt from them is their natural
feelings of dependence on elders, especially their father, mother, or
grandparents. On the contrary, as we grow, we stop being dependent on others;
we become egoists. The truth is, in this beautifully complex life, we are
always dependent on others. However, we forget this truth and fact in our
conceit and pride. Every moment we are dependent on life's resources; we cannot
have our existence without oxygen, water, food, and all the help we receive
from our parents, teachers, mentors, etc. But children have an innate wisdom
about this dependence which they are very proud of. Whenever they need
something, they immediately demand it from their elders. I would love to learn
this dependence on elders from them. All of us are God's children, but we
forget this fact. I think all our problems exist because of this mistake of
ours. We forget to depend upon God!
The next very crucial skill that they can teach me is their playfulness! They
love to play; they are ready to play all the time. Unfortunately, when we grow,
we stop playing which is so crucial in keeping us fit physically and mentally
entertainingly. I would love to learn this playfulness from them.
The most important skill that can be learnt from children is their ability to
forget the unpleasant experiences. They don't have any regrets, remorse,
ill-will, etc for anything and any one. Even if they have short innocent brawls
with anyone, they forget it, and again start playing with the person they
had brawl with. This I would love to learn from them. In the Bible, Jesus
advises his disciples to be child-like if they want everlasting happiness.