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I know that babies may be the most fragile creatures in this world; who need our help and assistance until they grow up and gradually depend on themselves. There are lots and lots of things you should do for the baby. Starting from the very beginning; he needs to be fed, he needs your help to walk, to learn how to use things, and afterwards, he will need education. But; have you ever imagined that you are the one who needs to learn a lot from your baby!!!!
I’ve recently discovered how babies are highly conscious beings, able to use their brains to learn about life at supersonic speed, noticing the quickest of details, seeing delicious slices of reality that we adults often miss. I’ve been reading up the fascinating neuroscience behind how a baby thinks. And I am here to tell you how can you learn a lot from babies.
Here’s the neuroscience scoop:
Babies have more brain sells and fewer inhibitory neurotransmitters than us grown-ups. As result, babies have greater expanded consciousness than us grown-ups! Says who? Alison Gopnik, a University of California at Berkeley psychologist and the author of The Philosophical Baby:” What children’s minds tell us about truth, love and the meaning of life”.
A baby’s brain has many advantages compared to an adult’s brain. The” narrow consciousnesses “of our adult’s brain makes us a bit lacking when it comes to creativity and problem-solving. Plus, our limited consciousness also makes us less open to adjusting to the new and less able to be in the now. In contrast, a baby’s brain is Like a lantern; spreading the light of awareness; that can sort through lots of seemingly irrelevant information and be more receptive to discovering highly rewarded solutions and innovative concepts. The baby’s brain is also able to notice beauty and experience delight whatever wanders, being fully appreciative of the new and present in the now. You’ve heard of the Buddhist concept of “beginner’s mind”. Well, a baby’s brain is blessed with the ultimate beginner’s mind!
Hence, when challenges strike, it’s time for an adult to benefit to Think Like a baby and stay open to improvising in new ways to thinking outside the box. So, how you tap into some of this expanded consciousness and Think Like a baby? The answer; start meditating!
Researchers found that an adult’s brain in a meditational state is similar to the consciousness of a baby. Dr. Brick Johnston, Professor and chair of Department of Health Psychology, University of Missouri- Columbia School of Health professions, has preformed many studies that proved the effect of meditation on the brain. He noticed a quieting of self awareness spot during appreciation of are, nature and music_ which may explain why people say they lose themselves in a beautiful painting or scenery. He also noticed a similar affect occurs during our experience of romance and charity_ the reason why we feel selflessness when we’re sharing or loving.
With all this in mind, it makes sense that a baby’s expanded consciousness is very similar to a meditating adult’s expanded consciousness. A baby is highly open and aware of all kinds of surrounding detail and fully receptive to seeing the beauty everywhere and connecting with everyone. Just Like someone who meditates.
Your mind is a beautiful garden:
When you have positive, healthy attitude towards life, your mind reaps the rewards. But you can’t ignore or deny negative feelings by pretending to be happy. If you Want to be a good gardener, you have to remove carefully the weeds of discontent while cultivating the beautiful flowers. Find out how to remove negativity from your life in order to see positivity bloom. Qualities such as kindness, compassion and forgiveness are the seeds you Want to plant and cultivate a beautiful mind. Selfishness, self-centered, anger and hatred can easily bury the good seeds.
Wait a minute..! Don’t you see that all those qualities that you need are found in all babies?? And the other qualities that shouldn’t be found are also the ones that you can never find in a baby’s mind!
There are also other qualities we all should look for, if we Want to Think and feel Like a baby. Let’s sum some up:
1- Calm your mind:
Have you ever heard that a baby is worried about his future or about his coming meal and what is going to be??? Of course not. The peace in a baby’s brain is all what we should seek. So, never worry about tomorrow or anything in life, because worrying about the future will ruin the present. Live the moment, just Like a baby.
2-Be innocent:
I believe that innocence is all what we need, especially these days; in which everyone is searching the world for something better. You always feel that there is something missing and that you need more. You are discontent. Look to any baby and see how innocent and content he is. Have you ever wondered why the baby is so innocent? The answer is simply because he doesn’t bother himself of other’s feelings or things, he is just happy if you are good with him, and he is sad; for a while, when he feels something is going wrong. That’s it. Can you manage to feel and to live this simple? You don’t have to know everything around, if it’s not your business. Just live with simplicity and innocence.
3_Boost your self esteem:
Have you ever went to a party and everyone there told you that you looked awesome, and only one said you looked weird, but you forgot all the praise words and was only sad thinking about that person? Don’t worry. Just Think Like a baby. He is never jealous, resentful or envious. He is always self-confident. So, boost your self esteem and you will be happier.
4-Pamper you:
Whenever you see a baby, you can’t help but giving him your whole intention and try your best to pamper him in order to see him smiling. Wouldn’t you Like to feel the same way? I mean that all the people around you conspire to please and comfort you. If you Want that you can do it yourself. But.. how? You should give yourself a break. Go on a vacation. Travel away. Discover new places, new hotels and spas. Meet new people. Live your life the way you always dreamt to live. Only then you will feel that you are really happy, just Like a baby. Come on… who doesn’t Want to be pampered and spoiled??
5-Laugh out loud...LOL:
What’s more beautiful than a baby’s pure laugh? We all wish to laugh so deeply just Like a baby. We even can’t help but laughing when we see a baby laughing. Do you Want to know more about what laughter’s benefits?
Steve Kizzo, the author of “Becoming a Humor Being”, explains the healing power of laughter. He says that when we laugh, endorphins get running around up there in the brain and interject into the hypothalamus and all that stuff and the humor just come out, which is very beneficial. Tapping into your own inner sense of humor is the key to reaping the health rewards of laughter. Everyone on this planet has a ‘humor being’, that brings out the best in you when times get really tough.
6-Love and be loved:
The ultimate happiness in life is to love and to be loved. Look around and search for the things that you love. Starting from you family, your kids, your work, your home even your pet. You will notice that everything in this world is based on love, but the most important thing is that you should feel that love and be loved back. Love is the key to happiness and success.
The bottom line is to do what makes you feel happy. Be with who makes you laugh. Laugh as much as you breathe. Love as long as you live. And of course be yourself and take care of the baby inside you.

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Want to be happier? Think Like A Baby…