Finding Childlike Joy Beyond the Christmas Season

Is there anything quite like Christmas morning with little kids and their childlike joy? The level of energy they bring to the living room is enough to wake up even the most exhausted parents. You know, those of us who barely had time to close an eye after assembling, wrapping, and putting presents under the tree until 3 am.

Who needs coffee? The anticipation our kids have for opening presents is its own caffeine. Followed by the squeals of delight as the most coveted items on their Santa wish list become visual beneath torn wrappings.

Childlike Joy

Such unbridled joy permeates the air with something sweeter than the smell of cinnamon rolls baking in the oven. The infectious mood causes time to stand still, allowing us to breathe a little deeper and experience contentment, even if our world is broken and falling apart around us. Joy tends to still the chaos, fill the heart, and brighten the soul. Thank goodness for the children and their altruistic spreading of such a hope-filled emotion.


Shelby Spear
Shelby Spearhttp://shelbyspear.com/
Shelby is a sappy soul whisperer, sarcasm aficionado, and pro-LOVE, Jesus adoring mom of 3 Millennials writing stuff & doing life with her hubby of 25 years. You can read her stories on her blog at shelbyspear.com, around the web, and in print at Guideposts. Shelby's new book, co-authored with Lisa Leshaw, is now available: How Are You Feeling, Momma? (You don't need to say, "I'm fine.")

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