List the people you admire and look to for advice…
I don’t usually share this.
.
People might think I’m joking.
Or worse… not serious about life.
.
But whenever I’m stuck
really stuck
overthinking something that didn’t even need this much attention…
.
I go to someone.
.
Not older.
Not more experienced.
Definitely not more “qualified.”
.
But somehow…
far more sorted.
.
It’s…
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my kids.
.
Yes. Those kids.
The ones who shout my name
from another room
while standing right next to the thing they need.
.
But also the same ones
who look at me calm, unbothered
and say,
“Why are you thinking so much?
Just play with us 🙂”
.
And suddenly…
all my overthinking feels a little embarrassing.
.
I’m out here turning one small thought
into a full series
episodes, flashbacks, alternate endings…
.
And they?
They don’t even watch trailers.
.
I lose something panic.
They lose something
“It’s okay, we’ll find it.”
.
I hold on to things.
They move on from things.
.
I create scenarios.
They create moments.
.
They fight like it’s the end of the world
and then 5 minutes later,
they’re sharing snacks like nothing happened.
.
Meanwhile, I’m still mentally replying
to conversations that are already over.
.
And the funniest part?
.
They don’t even know
they’re giving advice.
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No big words.
No deep quotes.
.
Just one line
perfect timing
and my entire overthinking collapses.
.
So yes,
my advisors are tiny, loud,
always hungry,
and occasionally covered in chocolate.
.
Strange, isn’t it
they still need help finding their shoes…
but somehow,
they’ve already found a way
to live life better than me. 💣😄✨
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.
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—Rajeshwari 🧿💕
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Rajeshwari ji,
The way you have gently overturned the traditional notion of “life’s gurus” and discovered them in children is not only refreshing but deeply impactful. We often associate advice with age, experience, and knowledge, yet here you present innocence, the ability to live in the present, and natural spontaneity as the truest forms of wisdom.
The greatest strength of your piece lies in the depth hidden within its conversational tone. Every small moment calling out a name, losing something, forgetting a fight within five minutes comes together to reveal a profound truth of life that we often lose while getting entangled in unnecessary complexity.
These lines, in particular, are striking:
“I create scenarios. They create moments.”
Through them, you beautifully capture the contrast between imagination and presence, gently nudging the reader toward self-reflection.
The touch of light humor keeps the piece from becoming heavy instead, it works like a mirror, allowing us to smile as we recognize our own patterns.
The emotion that emerges at the end is truly graceful that understanding life does not require complex philosophies, but rather a simple perspective and an effortless acceptance.
“To learn how to live, one must return to the present like children do.”
A deeply sensitive, vibrant, and thought-provoking expression.
Vijay
Thank you so much, Vijay ji, for such a thoughtful and heartfelt reflection. I’m truly glad the simplicity and quiet wisdom of those moments resonated with you. For me, children are gentle reminders of what we often forget that life isn’t meant to be overthought, but simply lived. Your words beautifully captured that essence, and I’m grateful for it. ✨
I love it! So true. I also resonate with your words.🌻🌈
Thank you so much! 🤍✨It means a lot that you resonate with it those shared feelings make the words even more meaningful. 🌈🤍✨
You are welcome 😀
So impressive! 👍 It’s really thought-provoking. When you overthink about something, you create scenarios. The fact that kids make moments and forget fights after 5 minutes is splendid! ☺️
Yesterday, I was feeling overtired and overworked in the night, so I was overthinking about what would happen in the next days. Today, I’m doing absolutely OK.
“I create scenarios. They create moments.” This line is especially great! 👍
Thank you for sharing this so honestly 😊 We often create scenarios in our minds, and life gently shows us everything turns out okay.
Glad that line resonated with you 🤍✨
You are welcome 💜☺️
That’s true 👍
So real and relatable… 💛
Kids really do have the simplest wisdom.
They don’t overthink, they just live.
That line “just play with us” says everything.
Beautifully written, felt it. ✨
Thank you so much Maha💛Yes, their simplicity says what we often miss just living in the moment. So glad it resonated with you 🤍✨
That’s why we have to be a kid at heart and that’s very complicated in adult life ji….🙂
Somehow adult thinking comes in the way and kid side of us will be forgotten….😅
So true Girish ji😊 Staying a child at heart feels simple, yet adult life often makes it complicated.
Maybe it’s not about going back, but remembering that little part of us every now and then. ✨
This is quietly powerful in a very honest way.
What stands out is the vulnerability in how you begin—almost hesitant, like you’re testing whether the thought is safe to say out loud. That alone already pulls the reader in. And then the direction you take it is unexpectedly grounded: instead of reaching for authority, age, or expertise, you lean into something much more human.
Thank you so much Verma ji for reading it so thoughtfully.
I’m really glad the vulnerability came through—that quiet hesitation was very real while writing it.
For me, it felt more honest to stay with something simple and human rather than reaching for authority.
Your words truly mean a lot ✨
Thank you for sharing that—it makes the piece feel even more genuine.
That choice to stay with something simple rather than reaching for authority is exactly what gives it its strength. When writing comes from that quiet, honest place, it doesn’t need to prove anything—it just lands. And yours really does.
Kids can make so much sense at times.
So true… kids see things so clearly 🤍✨
nice 👌👌
Thank you so much 🤍✨
So true 😊 Sometimes their simple thoughts carry the deepest wisdom. 🙂🤍✨
I truly appreciated your keen observations about children, so insightful and finely noticed. It’s no surprise that William Wordsworth once said, “The child is the father of the man.”😊💗
Thank you so much KK💗✨
And honestly, I feel I’m learning some of the purest and most beautiful things from children themselves their honesty, emotions, and little ways of seeing the world are deeply inspiring 😊✨
It’s always good to be with kids. They give you positive energy and vibes. Well written.
So true Geeta ji✨ Kids have a beautiful way of bringing lightness and joy without even trying 😊 Thank you so much!🤍