How to see like a child again?!
Question: How to see like a child again?
The problem is... I am not that old at all. Most people would still consider me a child or just a man. How do I rid myself of these pathetic feelings which get in the way of enjoying anything?
First a few parameters for prospective wisdom bearers:
1. To all of you who had an answer before they even began reading what I needed to ask, please shovel your smelly dogma **** elsewhere. I already have a scholarly understanding of all the major religions available to us and while I mean them no disrespect, I kindly ask for there misguided interpreters to leave me alone. I have felt 'close to god' or however else you'd like to phrase that and that is what I need help returning to: The 'trick' - if you will - that religions carry at their heart.
2. Thank you in advanced to anybody who understands my hazy attempt at galvanizing what I'm experiencing and offers me insight based on their own life stories (or simply any remarkable maverick who can't empathize - for lack having encountered this wasteful dilemma - with me but still manages to guide me out of this inner doldrums)
Answers:
I don't know that it is possible really. Unfortunately everything is going to be tainted with our maturity.
I have a couple of friends who are great fans of positive affirmations. I suppose they could be seen as childlike in a way if you can truelly believe what they say. It doesn't work for me. I am too cynical I suppose. Another thing that helps some people is mindfulness. Living in the here and now. That could be seen as childlike too as that is how they live. For today, for now. Again, it doesn't work for me. I think I am a comitted worrier! However, some people swear by it.
Good luck in your quest!