Becoming Like Children

“...change and become like little children...”

Matthew 18: 1-5

Let’s try this.

Closing our eyes.

Taking a slow, deep breath.

Let’s give ourselves permission

to change our perspective

for just a moment.

Permission to trust,

to be open,

and to say, “yes!”

We’ll begin with gratitude.

Being grateful for this moment

and the opportunity it presents.

We’ll begin without judgement

or expectations.

Just presence.

Using a little imagination,

consider the world

from the perspective of a child.

Look around

breathing slowly and deeply,

taking in the beauty of life.

Like a child,

get lost in the moments,

filled with wonder and awe.

Pay attention

to the particulars that bring joy

and smile and laugh and play.

With the faith and trust

being open to the surprises

and delights that life gives so freely.

Be changed

like the wise children

simply saying "yes!" to life.

Photo by Jordan Whitt on Unsplash