Reconnect with your inner child

In this world, we're often advised to drop so many things when we turn 18. Joy, playfulness, carelessness... the society often expects us to repress ourselves, "act our age" etc.

And when I was a teen, I sorta believed that. Growing up in such a bad household with really strict and abusive parents, I was led to believe things like this.

And as I went through a lot in my life... I was starting to miss the simplicity, the simple joy of the fleeting moment, my childhood toys and generally, the childhood and teenage years I wish I got. And I realized something. That we grow old because we stop playing but as long as we keep doing it, we will remain young in our hearts.

I got some new toys, I started playing again and as a result, I feel so much happier. And surprisingly... my imagination came back. Something I struggled with for years. I feel happier, more playful and creative.

Just because you're an adult doesn't mean you have to give everything up. Cherish the things you enjoy and keep them close. That's one of the keys to happiness.