Would You Rather Be Serious or Childlike?

Balancing between serenity and innocence, and knowing when to be mature and when to be childlike, can be a delicate dance in life. Neither extreme may be desirable all the time. A completely mature person can be daunting, while a completely childish one can definitely be a headache. This duality can often be seen in how we interact with others and ourselves.

The Beauty of Acceptance

Accepting people for who they are, imperfections and all, is a beautiful lesson to learn. Some may not be as mature, but it is indeed beautiful to be exactly as we are. However, there is always room for self-improvement. Embracing both the mature and the childlike curiosity, we can strive to make the world a better place by preserving this inner child untainted by greed, racism, and hatred.

Striking a Balance

A good balance between maturity and childlike wonder is essential. While children are indeed fragile and struggle to handle difficult circumstances, growing up also requires developing a sense of maturity and showing grit. Conversely, being open-minded, fun-loving, and free-spirited can benefit greatly from maintaining a childlike attitude. There is much we can learn from children, just as the Bible suggests in Matthew 19:14.

Personal Reflection

It is not always easy to decide whether to be mature or childish. I, personally, consider myself to be more mature than childish, although there are times when my friends might disagree. My voice sometimes resonates with that of a soft, innocent tot, but my mature side still shows. For instance, when given the chance, I can spruce up my behavior to reveal my disposition. At school and in college, my friends are well aware of this duality.

Some aspects of my behavior have remained consistent, while others have changed. Unlike my friend, who is perceived as a strict rule-follower, I behave more babyish with my mother and close friends. However, to the outside world, I strive to present myself as a mature person. There are a few key things that have helped me develop a more mature outlook:

Never involving in third-party conversations unless directly involved. Being available for anyone to discuss their woes, share suggestions, and provide comfort, but not turning up the heat. No longer volunteering to intrude on others' private matters. Shifting my focus from fellow friends and colleagues to my parents. Reducing social media usage to the minimum or completely stopping it. Limiting my Quora interactions to a handful of days per month. No longer being easily influenced by others and becoming more decisive and firm in my choices. Accepting that everything happens for a reason, and moving forward with grace. Making a conscious effort to stop procrastinating on tasks and making decisions.

Drawing inspiration from these changes, I can confidently say that I have transformed into a better version of myself. Life, after all, does not stay the same, and moving from a state of childhood to maturity is an essential part of growth. So, strike a balance and keep striving towards personal development.

Thank you for the A2A, Thrisha. Reflecting on these points, I have grown immensely, and I hope this offers some insights for others.

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