There's an old quote that I like to live by, I'm not sure who to attribute it to.

[LuckyCharms]

But I think it goes...

"Be childish when you can, and be mature when you have to be".

To me, the word "childish" has a negative connotation when applying it to adults. So, I prefer the word "childlike". It rings truer and gentler to me...more positive, gentler.

So, "Be childlike when you can, and be mature when you have to be".

To me, being childlike means to see the world through the eyes of a child...when you can. When the situation would benefit from seeing the world like this.

Otherwise, be mature when maturity is required, and only when it is required.

Also, I think you can view serious situations in a childlike manner in order to gain clarity on how to solve difficult problems. This view enables simplicity, gets rid of unwanted "noise" that is not germane to a solution.

I've figured out in my later years that this is the best way, for me anyway, to view the world.

I'm not really sure if I have found the right words to express this concept here, but I hope that I have.

This is my thought for the day.

Have a beautiful day.