Inside, each of us, is a still the child we once were, what we do is downplay and control that child like quality, and we mature they say,
Well, here isa thought, few of us forget, on a constant basis. That child like quality of playfullness, laughter and just joy at everything we do is suppressed far too much, folks. We lose a part of our personality and souls as we go along. We stop laughing at things that other laugh at, we start taking everything seriously, and in the end we tend to mature to apaoint, where weverything we do, has to have apurpose or reason, we can justify.
Why, is that, folks? Well, simply put, we are taught and it is drilled into us, to grow up, mature and act in certain ways as we get older. We tend to be less playful, less funny, less easy going. We tend to avoid trouble of course in this way. So we interact less as we age with others. Why, well because we get stuck in our ways, and we do not allow change, nor do we accept difference in the people we know well. We tend to get comfy, with the same friends and family, we accept them, because they act like what we are used to. Accepting change becomes a problem and so does accepting differences.
This person does this and i would never do that! Ever hear yourself saying that? Or I don’t understand why that person is so loud, or laughs so much, or teases so much? Or maybe, you stop and go, why doesn’t that person join in more, in community activities or conversation or events or sports? Everybody has reasons for not joining in. Some don’t like the people involved in such things. Some don’t like the events, or the type of community interactions that are occurring. Some don’t like gossip and talking behond someone’s back, some have trust issues, medical issues or more. The thing is, each of us, have our own reasons don’t we?
Some won’t wear shorts in hot weather, some won’t run or exercise/ Some won’t participate in things others will. Some won’t share things they consider private or personal, and to that, point, it is fine of course ans better for them in the end. No one needs to know your birthday folks, or your medical conditions. No one needs to know who you love or like either, unless your in a relationship with them. IT’s all a matter of what we share or care about most is it not?
Some like a breakfast at a certain place, some like italian food, some french, some greek or whatever, Matter of taste right and sometimes, it is a matter of the area we grew up in or our ancestry too. But even with that taken into account, what is it that makes us all so different, on a personal basis and so different in public places and interactions. Some accept sociatial norms so to say. Some don’t. Some go along with the crowd and some don’t. Those who do, are not always the happiest, but, on the other hand those that don’t aren’t either. Those who do, may be happy for a short period of time and then find themselves, unhappy later, because they went along due to peer pressure. And tjhose who don’t fall prey to peer pressure may feel like they want to belong, but don’t know how to be accepted. It’s a problem in society in America and around the world. It’s actually called living andlearning folks. What most do not learn isa simple thing, accept those around you, doesn’t ean you have to like everyone, just be accepting them for who they are. You don’t need to be best friends or in live with them, just respect them. Understand, personal preferances and tastes are something we all aquire as we age. Some love to dance, some have two left feet andc an’t. Some love sports, some don’t. some like large crowds and some don’t. There are so many differences that sometimes we shut out others due to them.
Introverts like small crowds, quiet times, and one on one interactions. Extroverts love large crowds and being a part of large occassions and events. A introvert is more quiet, an extrovery more noisy. Why are there these two kinds in the world? Well, folks, here is an insight for all. Our parents make us so. It has to do with the way we are raised and taught and guided to adulthood from childhood. the Parental teaching and lessons we are taught make us who we turn out to be. For some lack certain qualities, certain abilities and develop at a different pace. So, we become the mixed society that make sup the world.

I love this, and you are soo right, I’ll be 51 soon and I was raised by several wonderful people at different stages of my life. I can be wild and crazy or quiet and reserved depending on the situation. I was married at 24 to someone raised differently than myself and for a while the balance worked until it didn’t. I lost both of my young parents (they had me young) 10 months apart from each other and had very different relationships with both of them. So the grieving processes were different. But what I learned is that life is short to NOT live and enjoy it. I started doing things on my own and venturing out and decided to end my marriage. Starting over is never easy but, starting over at 50 has to be crazy right? I have a great family and friends that have been an amazing support system. Along the way, a special person from my past has resurfaced and we are having the time together. We are enjoying the life we weren’t ready for 30+ years ago. My point is that you can be who ever you want to be at any stage of life or situation presented to you. Life is not black and white, there is lots of colors in between and you can live any color you want whenever you want.
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