Childlike Vs Childish

Becoming like a little child without becoming a little brat

A famous God-man once said “You must become like a little child to enter the kingdom of heaven.” Children have faith because what looks like “impossible” reads, “I’m possible” to anyone with a big heart and a childlike sensibility. Now all of us would like our lives to feel more like heaven, and that same dude said that the kingdom of heaven is within us, which is super encouraging because it means we don’t have to wait until we’re dead to experience it’s blossoming in our life - and by extension - the world around us. The difference between being childish and being childlike is simple:

Being childish occurs when our inner child’s needs go unmet and we act out.

What are some adult ways that our inner "kids" act out when our needs are unmet?

How might we acknowledge how our inner child is feeling and either choose a healthier way to meet that need or comfort and self-nurture and self-sooth our inner child while we step into faith that Yes, Life is LOOKING for ways to help us meet that need in wonderful, wholesome ways? Our job is the parent of our inner child is to help themhang in there without causing harm to others or ourselves on our way to the point in space/time where the opportunity shows up and we are vibrationally, cognitively and emotionally ready to embrace it with gusto, appreciation and joy.