Rediscovering the Magic: Where Did Our Inner Child Go?

As a young girl, I would transform our living room into my own grand stage. With Raffaella Carrà's vibrant music blasting from the record player, I'd drape pieces of fabric around myself like a glamorous dress, slip into my mother's oversized high heels, and layer on her makeup. Sometimes I'd perform atop the coffee table, other times I'd make a dramatic entrance descending the stairs in our apartment building, feeling every bit the celebrity. I'd sing at the top of my lungs, move my hips with abandon, shake my head wildly, and toss those borrowed clothes like a true diva. My small audience—family or neighbors—would cheer, and in those moments, the world was at my feet. I felt invincible. The magic was real.

Raffaella Carrà, the iconic Italian singer and dancer of the 1970s, was my ultimate inspiration. With her bold energy, signature blonde bob, and unapologetic performances on shows like Canzonissima, she embodied freedom and joy—shaking up conservative norms with dances like the "Tuca Tuca" and hits that celebrated empowerment. Little did I know, pretending to be her wasn't just play; it was tapping into pure, uninhibited self-expression.

But then... we grow up. What happens to that fearless spark? Why do we start doubting ourselves, dimming our light, and questioning our worth?

Life happens. Responsibilities pile on, criticisms echo louder, failures sting deeper, and societal expectations weigh us down. Psychologically, many of us internalize negative experiences from childhood or adulthood—overprotection, constant comparison, or lack of encouragement—that erode our confidence. We learn to play it safe, fearing judgment or rejection. As adults, the boundless curiosity and wonder of childhood often fade under stress, routine, and the pressure to "have it all figured out."

Yet, as the poet Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer reminds us: "So, like a forgotten fire, a childhood can always flare up again within us." That magic isn't gone—it's just buried, waiting to be rediscovered.

Chinese philosopher Mencius said, "The great man is he who does not lose his child's heart." And modern voices echo this truth: "See the world through the eyes of your inner child. The eyes that sparkle in awe and amazement as they see love, magic, and mystery in the most ordinary things." – Henna Sohail

We wake up when we realize something's missing—that we're walking a path that isn't truly ours. We feel stuck, unfulfilled, until we look inward and reclaim that playful, invincible spirit. Healing our inner child isn't about regressing; it's about reparenting ourselves with kindness, allowing joy and creativity to flow again.

So, which path are you choosing today? The one paved with doubt and conformity, or the one that leads back to your authentic magic?

What would you like to leave behind—the fears, the "shoulds," the self-doubt? And what dreams from your inner child are calling you forward?

As a life coach, I help people rediscover this inner spark and step boldly onto their true path. If you're ready to reignite that magic, book a FREE Discovery Session | MyLifeCoachingHub —let's dance through life again, heels optional!

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