Thanks Abraham – that means a lot – it really does. It’s one of my ‘pet theories’ about things, although I was a little disappointed to find out that I *was* raised in a time when the whole “inner child” thing was everywhere, so my beliefs are undoubtedly influenced by that way of thinking without me realizing it. Hard to fully escape the popular cultural philosophies around you in your childhood, but you _can_ at least figure out what they were, with a little bit of research.
Just the same, it works for me. When I see old people, I see children. When I see a male politician on stage, I see a little boy wearing a suit and tie that’s too big for him that he’s REALLY trying to grow into.
I see it in every person I interact with. Talked to 10s of thousands of people through the decades online at least once, likely more. [big friends lists.. I’m one of ‘those’ ppl who enjoys meeting new ppl and making new friends online ] of all ages… and yet to meet an adult.
It’s not a putdown either. To me, it’s the highest of compliments. I treat children and adults the same way and oddly enough, seems to work.
Anyway – thank you very much. Means a lot to me.