Energy Reserves

My son is 2 years old, my niece is 4 years and my nephew is 7 years. Its remarkable how much I learn from them.

Children are truly amazing. No matter what I do, I simply cannot match their 'play' endurance and energy levels. They seem to have unlimited reserves of energy. From the moment they wake up, they are up and running around whole day.

Have you ever played with children? How many minutes do you last with any kid? A few minutes, half an hour or maybe an hour? Its peanuts compared with how long these little kids can play with each other.

Where do they get their energy? How do they continuously replenish their energy? Why don't they seem to ever tire? Why do they seem so full of life?

I believe that we all have huge reserves of energy. Its what we do with these reserves that make the difference. Children do not waste their energy and neither do they allow anyone else to drain it. If you ever scold a kid unnecessarily, you will notice that they simply walk away from you. They will not allow you to drain their energies.

They utilize their resources to the best of their abilities. They are continuously replenishing their reserves by continuously laughing, screaming in glee and being happy. They are always positive, always exploring and learning. No obstacle can stand in their way. They will find their way around or over any hurdle that might come their way.

Haven't you noticed that even though playing with children physically tires you out, emotionally you feel like a million bucks? That's just the way children are. They spread out joy, happiness and laughter.

They do not waste their energies on sadness, guilt, unhappiness or sorrow. If they fall, they cry for a minute or two. Then they get back on their feet, smiling and being happy.

That's the secret to having unlimited reserves of energy.