For the Children 8-17-10

I've seen the world and know the people who live in it.  The world is a tough place, no doubt about it.  Sometimes it scares me to death thinking about whats out there:  cruelty, callousness, utter disregard and disrespect for fellow human beings.  And its not getting better, it's getting worse.  Seems to me society is pushing for its children to become minature adults, devoid of charm and the beauty of innocence.  Take a look around and you'll see what I'm talking about.

Most children want to hurry up and become adults, and then comes the day they wish they could be children again.  I'll tell you a secret.  No one ever grows up.  They may look grown up but its a diguise.  It's just the passing of time - aging.  Men and women are still children in their hearts.  They still would like to jump and play, and time doesn't allow it.  They'd like to shake off every chain the world has put upon them and return to the swimming pool, if just for one day.  They'd like to feel free and know that there's a mom and dad at home who'll take care of everything, and love them no matter what.

Have you ever wanted something but you don't know what it is?  Do you know what you want to be when you grow up?  I was never asked these questions as a child.  Of course, I wouldn't of had an answer; I was walking through life without actually seeing it.  I didn't know that happiness is a simple matter of being in the right place at the right time, with the right people.  And then I started making choices and ended up where I did.  Just goes to show you never know how things are going to turn out.  You may have a plan in mind, but before you can act upon it something happens and changes everything.

It is important that you remain flexible and open to change.  And remember.  Remember everything and anything.  It's way to easy to walk through life deaf, dumb and blind. So when you look at something, dont just look.  See it.  Really, really see it.  Don't let a day pass without remembering something of it, and then tuck that memory away like a treasure.  Because it is.