Awareness of the Inner Child

One day while waiting to be served in a department store, there was a couple in front of me with their young son who was perhaps around two and a half, or maybe three years of age. The boy was playing peek-a-boo with dad. He ran behind his dad’s legs giggling loudly, then pretended to run away, looking back to see if dad was chasing after him. The laughter continued for several minutes while mum was being served. The sound of this little boy’s laughter instantly lifted the atmosphere and had everyone smiling. And present!

And indeed, as the child grows the teenage years come and go and adulthood arrives. And expectations are set. Yet, many fall back into the behavoir of an anxious teenage or upset child because the enormity of being an adult is so great and the responsibility overwhelming. Expectations are present and often high from many individuals and teaching/work environments. The pressure is on! And the inner child feels this – certainly.

On occasion, they may be able to play – release energy, but often this is fleeting because life becomes more serious. And this is where balance is so crucial for the well-being of Self and indeed, your inner child.

The inner child requires nurture, protection, love, and to be allowed out to play, create, bring joy – to, lift your mood. And the inner child plays an important role in helping one to heal. Why? Because they do not judge. So indeed, if you want to shift energy, lighten up and enjoy the moment, invite your inner child to participate without control, self-doubt, and inhibition, and experience real joy.