" There is a great difference between being like a child, and being childish"
-- Tejomayah, May 20, 2006
-- Tejomayah, May 20, 2006
A child is often used as an example by many spiritual leaders, self-management advocates in their books and speeches. We often hear them say "be like a child" or "do not let the child within you die" and so on. What does it mean?
Before we attempt to question the meaning of the metaphor, let us first analyze the need of such a statement. A child is closer to the beginning of life, it is a simpler version, less thought crowded and more observant version of a grown up. It is also very submissive to life The use of this example prompts us to be simpler in life.
Most children try to do or actually do the things they are told not to. So does this mean "be like a child". Yes! and No!
Most children act without a prior thought to the consequence of the action. Does this mean "be like a child". Yes! and No!
Before we attempt to question the meaning of the metaphor, let us first analyze the need of such a statement. A child is closer to the beginning of life, it is a simpler version, less thought crowded and more observant version of a grown up. It is also very submissive to life The use of this example prompts us to be simpler in life.
Most children try to do or actually do the things they are told not to. So does this mean "be like a child". Yes! and No!
Most children act without a prior thought to the consequence of the action. Does this mean "be like a child". Yes! and No!
