At early ages, we all remember who we are, where we come from, and what we’ve come to bring; it’s over time, and through the influence of our environment, that we start to forget the essential, giving way to a character that fits into a certain time and place. That’s why contact with young children awakens such tenderness: they remind us of who we are and where we come from.
Their explanations and their view of life are much purer and more loving than those of any adult who has been exposed to pain, loss, effort, worry… In early childhood, we are generally still shielded from judgment and painful experiences. As we grow up, unpleasant situations help us develop and find our place, giving both ourselves and the world an explanation of who we are and how we live — and, little by little, we tend to feel less and think more.
Before moving away from the Sacred Knowledge that we all carry within, we express the Truth of the Heart and of the Being openly and without fear. It is therefore neither strange nor uncommon to hear wise phrases about life and love coming from small children — and anyone paying close attention might ask themselves whether the child is aware of the depth of what they just said, or of the value of their words; whether they are mature enough to reflect in this way, or if it all just belongs to some kind of childhood imagination whose origin we don’t quite understand.
The truth is that when a child brings so much wisdom through simple words and straightforward explanations, it is their Whole Being expressing itself — which means that neither biological age nor mental maturity matter. What matters is that the child is in such a state of purity that their Being can express itself freely and without conditions. The presence of the child, their ability to live in the here and now, causes no distortion or barrier to the expression of knowledge, unlike the mind of an adult — so used to remembering or planning — or the emotions of someone who has lived through pain, loneliness, fear… which would color the words with past experiences and make it harder to feel the message clearly, let alone share it with others.
Depending on how our environment responds to us, and each person’s personal strategies, we’ll develop our own way of living with what we know deep down and cannot ignore. Sometimes that strategy will be to remain silent, sometimes to ignore the deep knowing, or to relegate perceptions to the realm of imagination. Whichever position we take, we move away from the Truth that we Are.
One of the purposes of this article is to encourage you to value the treasures children bring us, and to offer a few ideas on how to accompany them — allowing them to continue developing in harmony with what they feel and experience, instead of moving away from who they are in order to behave how others expect them to.
FOUNDATIONS FOR SEEING CHILDHOOD…
- Respect. It is the consideration of another as an equal; a feeling of reverence for the simple fact of Being — because what we are is all we have. It doesn’t matter the age or the talents shown — the Beauty of each person and their Wisdom lies purely in their Existence. To respect someone is to recognize ourselves in them and to relate from a place of love and openness. With this perspective, we allow the other person to express themselves as they are — to be fully sovereign over their own self and experience.
- Trust. Understood as the recognition of the other person’s Truth. When we trust someone, we offer them the opportunity to share their purest Knowledge and Experiences. Trusting doesn’t even mean validating — it’s simply opening up to the other’s reality. For a relationship of trust, the absence of judgment or control is necessary; we must position ourselves before the other with an attitude of curiosity, living the information they share as an opportunity to get to know ourselves and the world from a different place. We must understand that Difference is not a hierarchy of better or worse, richer or poorer — it simply Is. Difference is looking at something from another angle — living Life from who we Are.
WHEN FACED WITH PHRASES OF BEAUTY, LOVE, FORGIVENESS AND OTHER HIGHER VALUES…
- Honour. From the word “honour,” which according to the dictionary means “a moral quality that leads someone not to do anything that would diminish their self-worth or how others perceive them.” That is, to honour someone means treating them with the utmost purity and love. When we hear elevated messages, it’s important to open ourselves to the Truth they remind us of and welcome it within, first recognizing the value they hold on their own and their Loving Origin.
- Feel. Every gift of love in the form of words from children can be fully received when we bring the message down to the heart, when we let go of the mind that labels everything (e.g. “what a beautiful phrase, how innocent…”) and instead open ourselves to recognize these truths within ourselves. It’s an act of courage — especially after painful experiences — to open the heart to the purest feelings of Love and Kindness, for it means risking suffering again, but it also fills us with Nobility and Joy to experience these higher states of Compassion and Happiness.
- Gratitude. If we’ve been able to recognize — inside and outside of ourselves — the Truth of the Love that came to us in the form of words, it is only right to give thanks for this gift we receive and that we Are. These reflections and feelings often free us from unnecessary and seemingly urgent daily burdens. The more space we give ourselves to feel the Love that we are, the simpler and lighter everyday life becomes. Love, Forgiveness and Peace will become part of our daily life through every act of generosity and gratitude we express — internally or externally.
WHEN A CHILD SAYS THEY SEE OR FEEL SOMETHING WE DON’T…
- Calm. As adults, it’s very important — as much as possible — to stay calm in new situations, both for us and for the children, in order to help them process what they’re experiencing. Staying calm doesn’t mean denying what we feel or saying things that aren’t true (e.g. “nothing’s wrong” when we know that something is happening and we feel scared or overwhelmed). Taking three deep breaths and inviting the child to do it with us can help, as can playing calm music or hugging. It’s also helpful to talk about what the child is experiencing — even if we can’t see it — showing, if that’s the case, that it’s new to us, but just because it’s new doesn’t mean it’s bad or scary. Honesty is key when supporting people with extrasensory perceptions, as their sensitivity is so high that the weight of words alone cannot mask what we adults truly think or feel about what the child is sharing.
- Love. In any situation where we don’t know how to respond, connecting with the Love we feel for our children or the children we are accompanying creates an energetic dynamic of protection and safety, helps us raise our vibration, and allows us to support what is happening around and within us. Love is medicine.
