Just a few days ago I caught my little son daydreaming. He pulled a blanket on our carpet, grabbed a pillow from the sofa, and quietly lied down losing himself into some world unknown to me. I smiled understandingly.
I saw both myself and my husband in this daydreaming. We both do that– we lose ourselves in thoughts, in wondering. A lot of it is purposeful, of course. A lot of it is planning and problem-solving, and reflection on past events but not all… and thank God for that.
The dreaming that I wish I was doing more often is that in Beatrix Potter’s style, where rabbits and ducks wonderfully misbehave and talk too much. The dreaming that makes you giggle to yourself, the dreaming that ends without a list of things to do or to have. The dreaming that leaves you relaxed and entertained. Unburdened dreaming.
These days we are only supposed to have a wish list, aren’t we? Dreaming about having, dreaming about goods is encouraged, the opposite is true of dreaming fiction.
I really wish that my son will be searching the depths of his imagination for cheer, comfort and encouragement, that he will develop a strong dreaming muscle that will help him counter those dreams that consume one’s energy by pressing you to want more.
The real dreams of a real and creative child, do you still have them?
Music from Miss Potter: biographical movie about Beatrix Potter directed by Chris Noonan
Katie Melua – When You Taught Me How To Dance
Bravo! Dreams that inspire wonder and giggles and joy are to be encouraged at all times.
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Yes! And listening to good music! :)
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Loved this one! And kind of missed my dreams. Time to go find than again. Thank you for the inspiring words. ;-)
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Thank you for yours Zeila!
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He has the most important thing in the world: innocence. A belief that most things are good and that sharing and caring are central to a good life. All kids are born with it, but what happens….? I can’t remember the endless days of joy in childhood, but I dearly wish my kids will stay in its cocoon for as long as possible.
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