The Spark We Cannot Afford To Lose

she's still inside of me, i carry her with me everywhere i go.

There’s something magical about people who carry childlike excitement in their hearts. They’re the ones who light up a room without even trying, who find joy in the smallest things—a melody they hum, the sparkle of sunlight on a window, or the unexpected thrill of an aisle filled with snacks. Being around them feels like stepping into a moment where time slows down, and all that matters is the now.

“People with childlike excitement, I hope you never lose your sparkle.” This isn’t just a hope; it’s a plea. The world can be heavy sometimes, grinding us down with responsibilities, disappointments, and the relentless rhythm of daily life. It can dull our edges, dim our glow. But these people? They remind us that life doesn’t have to be all gray and shadows. They show us how to laugh so hard your cheeks hurt, how to find adventure even in the mundane, how to turn a simple grocery run into a memory worth keeping.

• It’s not just about their laughter, though that’s contagious.

It’s their ability to be. To look at the world with wide-eyed wonder, to embrace moments fully without the filter of cynicism. Like a child who sees the first snowfall or a bubble floating in the air, they remind us of a time when life was filled with tiny miracles.

• Never let the world rob you of your light

Someone once said, and it feels fitting for them. They live with a lightness that defies the weight of adulthood. It’s not that their lives are easier or that they don’t face struggles. But they choose joy. They choose laughter. They choose to find beauty even when it feels hidden.

Imagine the world as a dark canvas, and these people are the ones who pick up a brush dipped in colors. They paint streaks of gold and purple and red, bright enough to make others stop and admire. They sparkle in the midst of a crowd, not to draw attention, but because it’s simply who they are. A sparkle that invites others to remember their own glow.

So here’s to you, the ones with childlike excitement. The ones who fall over laughing in the snack aisle, who dance to the tune only they can hear, who turn every ordinary moment into something extraordinary. Never lose that spark. Keep shining, because the world is so much better when you do.