Between Maps and Meaning

I started a new book today, and there’s much I could pull from it even though I’ve just started it. I’ll note that from the very jump I could tell this is a book up my alley indeed. I want to discuss the idea of remembering the child that lives in us all. The one with imagination, the one who doesn’t want to do homework, laundry, or pay bills. The kid in us that just wants to play.

That leads me to the topic today a short quote from the story, well even less from the story and more a note from the author to what I presume is his family or very close family friend. “For in every adult lies the child that was, and in every child lies the adult that will be.” This struck me today, and I want to remind myself to keep the child within me alive. I’ve always said I want to be mature in my mind but a kid in my heart. Trauma, hurt, life, and the lie that it is fun to be older can take away what we actually want. To play in the garden! With all my goals this year and all the things I’m looking to accomplish… I do hope I’m able to bring the kid out of me from time to time. I’m sure there’s parts of my life little me would really enjoy. So remember to take a minute to have a tea party, visit that imaginary friend again, and hopefully those little moments will help us to survive in 2026.