The Magical Gift of Life
A gift we are all born with
There is a gift we are all born with but that can fade as we get older. It is not material, not something we can hold in our hands, but an inner treasure: the mind of a child .
This spark of curiosity, imagination and wonder is life's gift to us – a reminder that the world is not just something to be survived or mastered but something to be explored, loved and lived fully.
Keeping the childlike spirit alive is remembering who we are beyond demands, achievements and roles. It is returning to the source where dreams are born, where joy needs no reason and where we dare to be vulnerable, playful and free.
The essence of childhood
Childlikeness is not about being childish. It is not about turning a blind eye to responsibility or losing oneself in naivety. Rather, it is a way of looking at life with open eyes – as if we are seeing everything for the first time. It is about letting oneself be touched by small details: the light playing in the trees, the pattern of raindrops on the window, the smell of freshly baked bread – and being able to feel that even these simple experiences carry magic.
Childlikeness may be fleeting, but childlikeness is timeless. It is a quality of soul and heart that can be woven into every stage of life.
What happens when we nurture our childlike mind?
When we give space to the childlike mind, something happens to us on all levels.
✨ Mentally we become freer. Curiosity opens doors to creativity, imagination finds paths that the logical mind does not always reach. We find it easier to see opportunities instead of obstacles.
✨ Emotionally, we become softer. The childlike mind carries a natural capacity for joy, but also for closeness and vulnerability. We dare to show ourselves as we are, without masks. It creates deeper relationships and more authenticity.
✨ Spiritually, the childlike mind leads us closer to mystery. The wondering mind is open to feeling the greater, to sensing connections, to experiencing the sacred in everyday life. Being able to wonder is in itself a form of prayer.
✨ Physically, we can feel lightness. The childlike spirit melts away tension, allows laughter and playfulness to stir up energy and fill us with vitality. It not only affects our mood but also our vitality.
Paths to the spark
It's easy to think that the childlike spirit has disappeared. But it's there, dormant, as a source we can return to. It's not about doing something remarkable, but rather about opening the heart .
Allow dreams space. Give space to imagination. Let daydreams come without dismissing them as unimportant. Dreams show us paths that our conscious mind does not always dare to take.
Practice wonder. Look at the world with new eyes. Observe the sky, the colors, the shapes around you. Ask questions like a child: Why? How? What if…
Let go of achievement. The childlike mind flourishes when it doesn't have to deliver. Dare to do things just because they are pleasurable , not because they lead to results.
Be generous with yourself. Allow yourself to laugh, to be moved, to show emotions. Inviting yourself is one of the finest gateways back to the childlike mind .
Listen inward. The child's mind is close to the voice of the soul. When we quiet ourselves, we can hear the intuition , the impulse to curiosity, the feeling that life wants to speak to us.
What opportunities are opened up?
Nurturing the child's mind is not a romantic idea – it is a viable practice that opens doors to opportunities on many levels.
🌿 The flow of creativity. New thoughts, projects and expressions are born more easily when we allow our imagination to be a co-creator.
🌿 Deeper relationships. When we meet others with playfulness and wonder, it is contagious and creates warmth, intimacy and understanding.
🌿 Inner freedom. The childlike mind breaks the inner chains that tell us we have to be a certain way. We become freer within ourselves and can live closer to our truth.
🌿 The journey of the soul. On a spiritual level, the child mind helps us remember our own essence and feel connected to all living things.
🌿 Joy of life. Ultimately, it's about living a richer, happier and more meaningful life. Being able to laugh for no reason, feeling awe at a simple flower or being captivated by the starry sky – that's tasting the innermost gift of life.
Some ways back to the spark
There are many paths to reawakening our childlike spirit. If you feel like you need a little push in the right direction, try:
Create everyday rituals of wonder by looking at one thing a day as if you were seeing it for the first time – a leaf, a cup, a color – and let curiosity speak.
Let your imagination paint your thoughts as you walk or wait somewhere, and allow daydreams to grow freely.
Dare to be a little crazy and treat yourself by singing in the shower, dancing in the kitchen or talking to animals and plants.
follow the impulse when a sudden idea pops up – take a different route home, write down the words that come to mind or try something new without a plan.
Explore with your senses by eating with your hands, closing your eyes and listening to the sounds around you or feeling different textures.
See the world backwards by lying on the floor and studying the ceiling, literally changing perspective and discovering new angles.
Make friends with the unexpected by interpreting what happens as an opportunity rather than an obstacle.
Collect small treasures like rocks, shells or feathers – not for their value but for the feeling they evoke.
Ask more than you answer and let the child's "why" and "how" open doors to imagination.
Create secret worlds through a place or ritual that is only yours – a small corner, a symbolic object, or a diary no one else reads.
Play with the language by rhyming, inventing new words or writing nonsense verses that make the language feel alive.
Do the opposite in everyday life by brushing your teeth with the wrong hand, sitting in a new place or changing something small in your routine.
Seek reflection in nature and let trees, water and wind remind you of your own inner flow.
Allow tears as much as laughter and let emotions live without judgment.
create something that is not to be shown – paint, sing or write just for yourself and let the creation be free from performance.
How do we keep the childlike spirit alive?
The childlike spirit is not something we find once and for all and keep. It needs to be nurtured like a fire we feed with wood . It requires conscious choices: not to let cynicism take over and not to let the weight of everyday life stifle the dreamy.
We can keep it alive by reminding ourselves every day of the simple, the beautiful and the unexpected. To say yes a little more often to what arouses curiosity. To dare to be imperfect. To laugh even when the world feels serious. To dream even when dreams feel far away. To see and be grateful for what we have – beyond worries, sorrow and problems.
The greatest gift
When we embrace our childlike mind, we carry the gift of life forward – not only to ourselves but also to those we meet. Our eyes become sparkling mirrors that remind others that life is bigger, richer, and more magical than we sometimes believe.
The childlike mind is a gift that never really disappears. It is just waiting for us to open it again – over and over again. And in this gift lies the freedom, the joy, and the quiet wisdom that we are already home – in life itself.
© by HerMine's
Last updated September 21, 2025
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