Children want to enjoy life. They have a certain, enthusiasm for what they do. Being wherever they are, they want to take it all in. I used to think that the holidays were just for them. There is excitement around important events and holidays. There is a lot of planning that goes into those events. it. Children are unaware of everything that goes into. They are not spoiled by ordinary tasks. Everything is new to them.

As adults we lose sight of the fun and excitement because we have responsibilities. We let the mundane ordinary tasks wear us down. If we could find the excitement in everyday life, we could recapture our childlike wonderment.

It will require some work. We need to find what brings out the best in us. What excites you? What makes you come alive? Can other people tell that you come alive when you talk about something that you love to do? Inspiration can be found anywhere if you focus on what you want. If you have a clear idea of what you want, you can take the time to do what means the most to you. You can apply it to almost any situation. You can get back to the excitement you once had as a kid.

When trying to accomplish anything, the ultimate goal is to get done to the best of your ability. Sometimes we fail, despite our best efforts. Failing is not fun. There is a lesson that can be learned from the failure. We must learn from this lesson. What could I have done differently? We must ask ourselves questions and then apply the answer, so that we are closer to the best effectiveness we can make.

Therefore, failure is not fatal. We are still alive after all of the bumps and bruises we incurred from past mistakes. We can choose to be mired in self pity or we can move forward with courage, in knowing that everyone fails. Even the best of the best fail. That is how they became the best of the best. The never gave up after they failed. They kept going and going. They tried over and over again, making course corrections. It is a lesson we need to learn and to teach our kids by our own example. If they see us giving 100 percent and trying over and over, then they will see what it takes to succeed.

One of my favorite movies is on. As we get to celebrate a holiday, tomorrow, our family is getting taking it easy. In this movie, a widow decides to follow a dream hea and his wife set out to do. He goes about in such a creative way. He ends up with a stow away on his trip. He is resistant to the little stow away. He ends up realizing that even though he achieved his dream there is one thing missing. He feels empty. He does not even know that he was lonely.

When he chooses to be open to this new person and other creatures, his life opens up to him in unimaginable ways. Are you holding back in any area of your life? Do you feel like you are missing something? Are you resisting something or someone in your life? Do you hold back? What would it take to get your dreams? Do you know what you want?

It is so important to find what we want out of life. It is even better to find what we need. When you can take the time to examine your life to figure out what you want, you will be amazed. Your family and kids will be grateful.