Your inner child knows better ft. Geselle
As we enter life, we get to know the world through play. Our innocence allows us to connect creatively with our surroundings, guided by our inner light. We simply go for what sparks our curiosity, we are drawn to brightness, embracing each moment as our way of being—fully present.
As life unfolds, we start to absorb the concepts of the world as defined by those who came before us. To an extent, this existing understanding helps us make sense of reality and find our place in coexistence with others on Earth. But as we fully align with these inherited perspectives, we run the risk of losing touch with our curiosity and our pure, innocent selves.
The moment we stop following our curiosity and we fully conform to what most deem best, we become actors in someone else's script rather than the directors of our own lives. We give up our own power. In that exact moment, we sign up to miss the opportunity to give our unique contribution to the world, to fully be ourselves and live a rich life led by the inner light—the very light that draws us closer to love.
When we carry our lives in disconnection we forget how to be ourselves, we feel lost and lonely. Part of the reason why I believe so many people feel lonely and disconnected nowadays is related to a lack of space for creativity. A lack of incentive to play, to create, to make noise. This disconnection then leads to a cycle: the less we create, the more distant we become from ourselves, and the more distant we are, the less inclined we are to create. Instead, we find ourselves absorbing a ridiculous amount of information, every single day.
Singers, dancers, painters, writers and all kinds of artists are able to maintain and nurture their connection with their inner selves by engaging in artistic expressions and exploring their creativity across various forms and activities. They embrace playfulness and openness and integrate them into their life to grow in their most authentic version and further deepen their human experience.
For Geselle, a beautiful and talended music artist based in UK, listening to her inner child means first and foremost to be kind to herself. “Visualising a younger version of myself, in my childhood, allows me to remember who I am and what I’m meant to bring in this world. It’s probably been the easiest practice to help me realise what my purpose is and to guide me in adulthood”—she said. The inner child is holding the truth for us, beyond all the truths we can learn about the world. The reality is that nothing in this universe is set in stones, we always have the chance to play with it and craft our own life as we desire.
Engaging in creative activities can act as a form of therapy, allowing people to channel their emotions and transform them into something tangible in the external world. This process leaves us feeling lighter, more self-aware, and more connected. Geselle describes her creative pursuits as both a coping and thriving mechanism: “Writing, singing, and dancing […] have been ways for me to cope and grow. When life gets tough, I write about how I feel. Using my voice makes me vulnerable, but it also connects me with others on a deeper level. […] It’s a form of therapy and expression that has allowed me to be my authentic self.”
Following your inner child in today’s society isn’t easy. Our culture prioritizes productivity and financial success which for some can lead to feeling disconnected from themselves and the world around them. “The challenge sussists when you have responsibilities, money to make, and a role to play in our society, that keeps you from following your heart. Once you get comfortable, you often forget what actually makes you happy” Geselle added. Artists, despite these challenges, commit to making the time and space needed to let their creativity flow as freely as possible, striving to maintain their connection to what truly fulfills them.
If we are going through a tough time and feel disconnected from ouselves and confused about our path, how can we get our inner child to take the lead? Is it ever too late?
“If you’re breathing, it is never too late. It doesn’t matter how many years you’ve been on this planet, discovering yourself, it’s a never-ending process. My advice would be to push yourself over those fears and just do it. Do whatever pinches your curiosity. Don’t let society or the fear of being judged hold you back from expressing yourself FULLY. And as my best friend told me not long ago, “GET OVER YOURSELF”— Geselle.
So let’s get over ourselves.
