They say"Youth Is wasted On the young."

And I couldn't agree more. I mean, have you seen the way teenagers act? They're like little tornados of energy, tearing through life without a care in the world. They're constantly getting into mischief, making questionable decisions, and generally just causing chaos.

I'm not saying that I was any different when I was younger. In fact, I was probably worse. I was the kid who would try to eat dirt, just to see what it tasted like. I was the kid who would put my hand in the fire, just to see if it was hot. And I was the kid who would try to ride a cow, just to see if I could.

Of course, back then, we didn't have the internet or smartphones to keep us occupied. All we had was our own imaginations, and they were wild. We'd spend hours running around outside, pretending to be pirates, cowboys, or superheroes. And we'd believe it all, too.

I remember one time, I was playing in the woods behind my house, and I convinced myself that I was being chased by a bear. I ran so fast, I thought my lungs were going to explode. But when I finally stopped and looked around, there was no bear in sight.

That's the thing about being young. You're so full of life and energy, and your imagination is limitless. You can believe anything is possible, and that's when life is really fun.

But as we get older, we lose that spark. We become more jaded and cynical. We start to see the world for what it really is, and that can be a bit depressing.

But I still believe that there's a little bit of that childlike wonder inside of all of us. And I think it's important to never let go of that. So next time you see a group of teenagers causing a little bit of trouble, don't just shake your head and sigh. Instead, take a moment to remember what it was like to be young and free. And maybe, just maybe, you'll catch a glimpse of that spark again.

So, the next time you're feeling down, remember to channel your inner child. Go outside and play, or read a book, or just sit and daydream. And don't worry about looking silly. After all, the only people who think you're too old to have fun are the ones who've forgotten what it feels like to be young.

Unlikely Buddha 2023