"In every real man a child is hidden that wants to play."

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THE LITTLE THINGS
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There was once a child who went for a long walk down a busy beach.

That child must have walked for miles because he passed strings of seaside shops; a huge park, a dozen or so drink stands and the best hot dog kiosk on the coast.

He marched past young couples in love, miles of surf and a dozen or so kites flying high in the sky.

He walked and walked as far and as fast as his legs would carry him.

But suddenly he stopped.

He looked down to the ground and spotted a shell half-buried in the sand.

He sat down, folded his legs underneath him and pulled it out of the ground.

He sat there in the sand listening to the ocean in and running his hands over its edges.

He played with that simple little shell until his parents came, got him and made him put it back.

There is a little of that kid inside all of us.

A little boy or girl who enjoys the little things in life.

The simple joy of a scented flower or wonder of a good story.

A child with eyes wide in wonder never feels empty or hollow, just glad to have the things he or she does.

If only we could each get in touch with that young person again.

However, growing up we are told to abandon him.

Lock him up inside a small cage within our hearts.

It seems being an adult means leaving behind the joys of life, the drive to become successful overpowers the need for fulfilment.

The almighty dollar replaces the simple smile and the rat race of adult life takes the place of the carefree world we lived in as children.

It is sad really, how no one can let that child out and enjoy themselves.

It would be nice to shed our suits, for just one day, and play in a pond or splash in a puddle.

I have to wonder if psychiatry exists only because people can't be fulfilled anymore the way they were as a child.

I wonder how much happier the world would be if we could all, if just for a while, get in touch with that child again?

But as long as the world turns and as long as young boys grow up to be young men and young girls grow up to be young women, we'll still feel an emptiness inside of us.

An emptiness that could easily be filled by the little things in life.

The little things that we can no longer enjoy.

 

Snuffleupagus You scored 58% Organization, 46% abstract, and 61% extroverted!

This test measured 3 variables. First, this test measured how organized you are. Some muppets like Cookie Monster make big messes, while others like Bert are quite anal about things being clean. Second, this test measured if you prefer a concrete or an abstract viewpoint. For the purposes of this test, concrete people are considered to gravitate more to mathematical and logical approaches, whereas abstract people are more the dreamers and artistic type. Third, this test measured if you are more of an introvert or an extrovert. By definition, an introvert concentrates more on herself and an extrovert focuses more on others. In this test an introvert was somebody that either tends to spend more time alone or thinks more about herself. You are somewhat organized, both concrete and abstract, and both introverted and extroverted. I bet you didn't think you were Snuffleupagus. Let's find out why. You are both somewhat organized. You have a good idea where you put things and you probably keep your place reasonably clean. You aren't totally obsessed with neatness though. Alloyius Snuffleupagus (and all Snuffleupagus') is not sloppy by nature, but he moves so incredibly slowly that it is impossible for him to be totally organized. You both are about equally concrete and abstract thinkers. You have a good balance in your life. You know when to be logical at times, but you also aren't afraid to explore your dreams and desires... within limits of course. Snuffy generally has very basic interests, but he explores his abstract sensitive side when he plays his snuffleflute. You both are somewhat introverted. Originally Snuffleupagus was very shy and was only Big Bird's invisible friend. However as he has aged he has started to build new friendships with new characters. Like Snuffy, you probably like to have some time to yourself. However, you do appreciate spending time with your friends, and you aren't scared of social situations. The other possible characters are Oscar the Grouch Big Bird Cookie Monster Ernie Elmo Kermit the Frog Grover The Count Guy Smiley Bert If you enjoyed this test, I would love the feedback! Also if you want to tell me your favourite Sesame Street character, I can total them up and post them here. Perhaps your choice will win!

 

My test tracked 3 variables How you compared to other people your age and gender: You scored higher than 53% on Organization You scored higher than 35% on concrete-abstra You scored higher than 53% on intro-extrovert

Link: The Your SESAME STREET Persona Test written by greencowsgomoo on Ok Cupid, home of the 32-Type Dating Test