Finding Neverland
From the very first moment of cohesive thought, I made a promise to myself; to never grow up. I always knew that childhood was the best time we would have on this planet, before seeing our creator, and due to this I wanted to be the real life Peter Pan. This wasn’t some sad, juvenile notion; there is a true underlying reason to it.
Although being a child meant that I would be free of responsibility, stress and graft (all of these things being a bonus), they weren’t the true reasons why I didn’t want to grow up; although it is true that I am not very good at handling all of the above, just ask my parents. However, over the last couple of weeks I have really begun to realise what my true motives were…
Children are so pure; in thought, mind and deed. Even though they can be selfish, horrible and throw the occasional tantrum, I just love the way that they are innocent to the World. Death, violence, sex, drugs, immorality and the like don’t play on their minds; instead all they do is run around playing- not worrying what tomorrow may bring. Instead of impure thoughts on promiscuity and lust, they think about “who’s it”, and the only fix these kids will be getting is when they break their toy truck/doll because they are, “loving it too much”; generally the dominant male in the house will take over the responsibility of the “fixing”, as they see it as their paternal right to perform the task, (however, in my experience I have found many women who are as good at this, if not slightly better – they’re just not given the chance).
So why do I want to be Peter Pan? Let me answer with another question… “Who wouldn’t want to be Peter Pan?”
Take Care
Daniel
PS. I do know that we all need to grow up, and that there are valid reasons for this; this is a purely hypothetical situation.
Mark 10:13-15 (New International Version)
People were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it."
Although being a child meant that I would be free of responsibility, stress and graft (all of these things being a bonus), they weren’t the true reasons why I didn’t want to grow up; although it is true that I am not very good at handling all of the above, just ask my parents. However, over the last couple of weeks I have really begun to realise what my true motives were…
Children are so pure; in thought, mind and deed. Even though they can be selfish, horrible and throw the occasional tantrum, I just love the way that they are innocent to the World. Death, violence, sex, drugs, immorality and the like don’t play on their minds; instead all they do is run around playing- not worrying what tomorrow may bring. Instead of impure thoughts on promiscuity and lust, they think about “who’s it”, and the only fix these kids will be getting is when they break their toy truck/doll because they are, “loving it too much”; generally the dominant male in the house will take over the responsibility of the “fixing”, as they see it as their paternal right to perform the task, (however, in my experience I have found many women who are as good at this, if not slightly better – they’re just not given the chance).
So why do I want to be Peter Pan? Let me answer with another question… “Who wouldn’t want to be Peter Pan?”
Take Care
Daniel
PS. I do know that we all need to grow up, and that there are valid reasons for this; this is a purely hypothetical situation.
Mark 10:13-15 (New International Version)
People were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it."
posted by Daniel at 10:06 PM
3 Comments:
On the ball dude. Couldn't agree more with the reasoning. Although you have to concede the point that a world 100% kids would mean no future generations.
KTF
Lol, strangely enough my experience was quite the opposite.
I've always wanted to grow up fast. To be "mature". Every birthday I loved the fact that I was one year older and could feel that little bit more wise because of the bump in my number.
I guess it all started when I got serious about my faith at age 11. I was challenged by my youth pastor and Christian peers to "be a better Christian". To stand up for my faith, to work hard at my schoolwork, to spend responsibly with my money, to be supportive and encouraging in my friendships, to be wise about girls, to read my Bible and write in my prayer journal everyday.
(in hindsight, it's no wonder why I struggled a lot with legalism at one point, but that's a whole 'nother story)
I embraced every new responsibility and freedom that was given to me as I grew up. I still remember how proud I was to be able to take the bus and subway to youth group "all by myself" on the weekends. And a few years later, to be old enough to own a mobile phone and take TAXI's by myself... woah, now we're talking big dogs there!
When I hit uni, I was shocked by how my peers didn't share that same desire. Especially when it came to moving into a house. I thought "Great! A whole house to be responsible for! We'll have to cook, clean and pay for bills ourselves... the next big step to growing up!" Meanwhile, my friends were (honestly speaking) too terrified at the prospect of caring for a whole house that they wanted to take "baby" steps and first move into self-catered accomodation. I can respect them for their views, but still, it came as a shock to me that they didn't feel ready for that big step of living in a house - especially as all of them were older than me!
Hm, I realise now that I could talk for ages on this subject. But I shall stop here. I will add though, that I like to maintain at least a little "kid" in me, which I'm sure you've already seen. Somehow silly kiddy tricks and getting excited by small things never gets old for me.
"Small things amuse small minds". Lol, right... :)
Well I suppose Dan that what you talk is is true in young children. In the modern society people seem to grow up a lot faster, responsibility, stress seem to be gained earlier and purity in thought are being lost. I suppose the free availability of the internet has a huge contribulation is this.
But again there are some that grow up faster than others.....and unfortunately also those that dont grow up that fast either.......
Personally I cant remember much of a childhood. Responsiblity for me came at a young age and an expectation to be mature. This is mainly from how my family is structured and my parents ideas.
There is no "bad" thing to growing up quickly. And I could argue the fact that growing up fast would be better than immaturity. But rapid maturity does take its toll. Coming on to uni I was fed up of having to make decisions, having to lead and taking responsibility for the actions of myself and other people. I decided that I would let anyone else who was willing to make a decision do it (so BJ its not that Im indecisive its just that I dont want to make the decisions)
Grr, houses!!! If theres a mix between people who are responsible and those who are fussy yet unwilling to be responsible it leads to disaster....but I shall stop here...
So Dan, to your question....I wouldn't want to be Peter Pan. Had I not have grown up so early then I would not have coped over the past two years, being effectively disowned by my parents since coming to faith. Isn't God amazing that He plans for every moment of our lifes!!!
Even if I was given the choice of turning back time, I dont think that I would choose another path, even if I could go back and grow up as a child again....Ugh in fact no dont even go back to that thought, I'd rather not face my childhood again.
Well it seems as thought we all have different views as it come to growing up....but all I can say is that there is no wrong view. :)
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