Inner Child
If the term “inner child” is wholly unfamiliar to you, don’t worry; we will briefly explain. The inner child is a term to refer to a sensitive and emotional place within ourselves that we existed comfortably with as children.
As we grow older, many of us feel forced to conceal those emotions and sensitives, and, as a result, we bury this place deep within ourselves. Moreover, the heavy responsibilities of adult life make us bury this part even deeper. If you keep an open mind, you may coax the inner child out, which can help heal those parts that you hide away.
Revisit Interests
One of the easiest ways to help embrace your inner child is to revisit the interests you had as a child. Perhaps that will have you playing the piano or purchasing a barbie at the store. Many of us took band as an elective at school or loved putting our fingers to the ivory and playing a simple tune that made us happy. Moreover, learning piano as an adult can also have many mental, emotional, and physical benefits.
Many people also adored eying the stunning displays that the toy and game section offered. Next time you find yourself at the store, consider strolling by the toy and game section and perusing for a moment. Even the most rigid of adults will find themselves staring at a toy or game they desperately want to play. The best part is there’s no one to tell you no—go ahead and get it!
Embrace the Silly
Look back on your memories as a child, and you will notice one common theme: imagination. Children constantly embrace their silly and imaginative side, which results in them finding fantastical worlds with exciting situations.
Remember how one moment you were sitting in the living room and the next, suddenly, the floor was lava? In order to survive, you had to jump, claw, and climb. You created fanciful situations like this with your own mind, and you can do it again. That imagination is still within—you just have to embrace the silly and go for it.
No Judgement
No matter what you do to embrace your inner child, the most important thing to keep in mind is to approach it completely judgment-free. If you feel self-conscious about anything, you will struggle to feel connected. Remember that your inner child doesn’t judge and never has.