Today, I had a blast playing indoor cricket with my neighborhood friends. It was a delightful throwback to my childhood, filled with the same energy and enthusiasm. I realized how much I've been missing this simple joy since I graduated and embarked on my career as a doctor.
This experience made me reflect on my life. I've become overly serious, perhaps due to the complexities of medical science, the immense responsibility of being a doctor and a specialist, and the constant pressure to meet expectations. I've worried about my finances, my future, and even the idea of marriage.
In contrast, as a child, I lived a carefree life, simply studying, enjoying, and embracing life's simple pleasures. I collected stamps, watched cartoons, read books like the Famous Five, Secret Seven, Hardy Boys, and Harry Potter. I was passionate about cricket, collecting pictures, newspaper clippings, and chocolate stickers. I loved playing video games and indulging in art.
I wonder why I lost touch with this carefree spirit. Was it fear, judgment, or the belief that such interests were childish? Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these" (Matthew 19:14). This resonates with me. We often complicate life, overthinking and worrying. We forget to rely on God and trust in His plan.
It's time to rekindle that childlike wonder and joy. I'll strive to live a simpler life, focusing on what truly matters. By letting go of unnecessary worries and embracing a more playful approach to life, I hope to rediscover the happiness and fulfillment I once knew.
Father I thank you for your goodness.
You show yourself to children.
And in my life I see you leading me
Into my childhood once again.
Under the shadow of your guiding hand
I walk the journey of my life.
Across the years I see you leading me;
And I am young again.
(Frank Anderson)
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