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Young children are wonderfully uninhibited. They will laugh, cry and wet themselves without any
concern of what others might think. They are spontaneous and naturally expressive, without
inhibition. Ever seen a self-conscious baby?
This is our natural state, the way we entered the world, unafraid and uninhibited. Any fears and
inhibitions have been learned along the way. The times when you are your happiest are those
when you have felt so comfortable in the company of people you trust, that you can revert
back to your inner child, fearless and spontaneous, relaxed and at ease.
How we learn and develop is critical to our self-esteem and happiness in life. Much of our
learning is from our parents and siblings, often influenced by one or both of them in our
development. Another way we learn is by the natural response of moving away from discomfort
and pain toward comfort and pleasure.
