What Does it Mean to be a kid at Heart?

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What does it mean to be a kid at heart?

What does it mean to be a kid at heart? I don’t think it means being careless, but carefree. Not irresponsible but open to spontaneity. To be an adult with adult responsibilities, but able to be alive in the moment, to see the joy in life and to be open to change.

There’s this episode of the original Start Trek where they’re on a planet where a disease afflicts anyone over the age of early adulthood. It made them angry and ‘irrational’. The children all referred to adults as Grumps.

I think that says it all.

17 responses to “What Does it Mean to be a kid at Heart?”

  1. I agree with your opinion of not being careless but carefree as a child. Nicely thought

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    Darcy Branwyn

    Thank you. 😊

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  3. Ha the grumps episode is so on point. I don’t know many trekkies these days but it’s nice to see we’re still out there 🙃

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    Darcy Branwyn

    We are. The original episodes are underrated. Everyone complains about the low budget but they don’t seem to see the message.

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  5. I agree the originals are timeless and classic. I love thinking about how epic they still are before all the noise of CGI. You can’t shake a stick at the television without seeing CGI heaviness overpowering every message in all the shows and films. I wish people would return to the times when we had substance over the wow factor.

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    Darcy Branwyn

    An actual plot and good acting.

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  7. Well…nice so are you kind at heart or carefree?

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    Darcy Branwyn

    Being an adult is good and all but leave room for a lighter side.

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  9. Well…keep that one room in your heart clear of stress for Silent will you

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    Darcy Branwyn

    I will, thank you.

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  11. Liking OG Captain Kirk is the definition of being a kid at heart. I would have so many Tribbles.

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    Darcy Branwyn

    Tribbles make great pets. Just don’t feed them.

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  13. Love your take on being ‘carefree’ rather than ‘careless.’ It’s like you’ve found the sweet spot between adult responsibilities and youthful exuberance. And that Star Trek episode? Sounds like a cautionary tale against becoming a ‘Grump,’ a label none of us want! Bitterness and being a ‘Grump’ seem to go hand in hand; both age us and act as blocks against joy and growth. Better to travel light with a youthful spirit. Dontcha think?

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    Darcy Branwyn

    Absolutely. Thanks for your ‘take’ on my post.

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  15. Beautiful post ✉️

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    Darcy Branwyn

    Thank you. 😊

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