I recently met a highly effing cute kid at a family function. The kind of cuteness where you just feel like eating up the munchkin. I admired him, giggled at the way he spoke, the way he mischievously laughed - despite his mom scolding and the way he hugged, also not to forget his tininess.

After playing and getting pampered by each relative, it was his bed time. However, the little boy wished to play with his favorite car and resisted sleep. Mothers being mothers gave in to his demand but on one condition - “Only for 10 minutes!”

Lately, after noticing him & other such kids, It’s given that when a kid demands something, you get it for him without a thought, without any hesitation - then why don’t we love and pamper ourselves as much. Why don’t we demand things from ourselves as much and give into them?

Earlier, when in dilemma, I used to think from the perspective of - “If I were my granny, what would I do?”

 The reason why I’d think of ‘Granny’ is to make myself realize if 50 years from now - would I still make the decision I’m about to make? How much would it even matter in the long run? Could there be some different perspective I’m missing out on? Would I still prefer to be in my current angry mood?, etc.

I believe it’s time to add one more perspective - “Be your own child.” To be spontaneous. To honor yourself. More importantly, just fulfill your own wishes. I know we can go crazy, but write down all those thoughts, ponder over them if you may and give it a shot. Don’t give in to procrastination or whatever is stopping you, there’s always a workaround. Ask yourself - “Would you do this for your child?” Most of the times, your answer will be Yes, and if it’s a No, well, then just hop on to the next wish. :)