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X is for Excitement (and other almost X words)

4/28/2022

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​Today I am finding myself mostly sitting with lots of questions, and not so much to say… and I’m letting that be ok! The theme IS Question (Almost) Everything, after all!  😏

My question in this #AtoZchallenge is about excitement and it came to me when I was walking along the beach watching kids being kids!  Why is it ok for kids to scream, jump, play, roughhouse and act all sorts of crazy but not for adults?  How is it that somewhere along the way we learned that adults don’t do that – that we need to be refined, quiet, proper? 

Did you learn this too? Or is it just me? 

I’m working on letting my playful self free more often and not worrying as much, but this conditioning can be hard to unlearn.  Something to notice and an opportunity for growth. 

Why do we hold back our excitement in life, not daring to let it out or even feel it sometimes? 

"To be more childlike, you don't have to give up being an adult. The fully integrated person is capable of being both an adult and a child simultaneously. Recapture the childlike feelings of wide-eyed excitement, spontaneous appreciation, cutting loose, and being full of awe and wonder at this magnificent universe."  - Wayne Dyer

Thank you, Wayne!  I have always appreciated the way you look at life and help me to find a fresh perspective! 

Exploration – what thoughts and questions are you exploring these days?  What new ways of being are you trying out?  How is the energy of exploring different from “working on?” 

Examine – Have any of the posts you’ve read in the A to Z challenge (here or elsewhere) raised any beliefs, ideas, or ways of thinking or being that you want to examine in your own life?  What stands out to you? 

And why don’t I have more to say about these topics?? 

Extra credit and appreciation for you if you take a minute to enrich our lives by sharing in the comments! 

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Afshan Shaik
4/28/2022 11:43:32 am

Yes yes. I too wish sometimes that we should all retain that childish excitement.... In this month I majorly explored all the A to Z blogs. Learnt many poetic forms, many perspectives and many new things! Was a great month. After the challenge I would love to explore more new books and places.

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Alice Gerard link
4/28/2022 11:48:04 pm

I feel sleepy, not excited. But I have been excited about this blogging challenges and I have extended myself with art and with poetry. It's been exceedingly good.

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Tamara link
4/30/2022 03:24:54 pm

I guess what prevents most adults from expressing themselves like children is the awareness of consequences. We can't afford to get injured. We have to perform at the office tomorrow. We worry about our reputation.

Congrats on completing A-Z! Nice meeting you :-)

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