Things We Can Learn from Little Children

Dance every time you hear music.

Sing from your heart.

If you don’t like it, don’t eat it.

If you feel like screaming, let it rip.

Be honest and open about how you feel.

If something is yours, fight for it.

Wake up early so you don’t miss a thing.

If you fall down, get right back up.

Don’t walk when you can run.

Don’t give up too easily when someone tells you no.

Tell everyone how old you are and be proud of it.

Recognize the beauty in frogs.

When you are happy to see someone, run as fast as you can toward that person with your arms open.

Lose the inhibitions, and run naked through the house after your bath.

If you don’t want to do something, say no.

Find joy in the little things.

Get mad, then get over it.

Don’t be embarrassed to be yourself.

Share your candy with those who don’t have any.

If you are scared, call your mom or dad.

Allow yourself to be amazed.

So you got a little chocolate on your face, who cares?

Play like there is no tomorrow.

If someone offers to hold you while you cry, let them.

Don’t worry about whether your clothes match or not.

Play outside.

Don’t try to act happy when you’re not.

Believe that all things are possible.

If you like a movie, watch it as many times as you want.

Laugh from your gut.

Cry when you feel like it.

Be eager to learn.

Give in to sleep only when you can no longer keep your eyes open.

Accept everyone regardless of what kind of clothes they are wearing or what color their skin is.

Let yourself get excited.

Take a nap when you’re tired.

Pretend that you’re a princess.

Jump in water puddles.

Play in the rain.

Swing, slide, and play on the merry-go-round.

Don’t worry if your shoes are on the wrong feet.

Kiss the people you love on the lips. If you really love them, lick their face.

Give hugs generously.

Say hello to everyone you see.

Walk right up to people and ask them what their name is and tell them yours.

If you fall down, let someone kiss your boo-boo.

Go for a walk, pick up all the unusual rocks you see and put them in your pocket.

Don’t worry that people might laugh at you.

Let your imagination run wild.

Skip down the sidewalk.

Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t be a firefighter and an astronaut and a race car driver.