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As we grow up, we are told to leave behind those things classed as childish... but why? Are there hobbies or interests you enjoyed in your youth that you still find joy in today?
This week's Drama Newsletter is all about why one shouldn't yuck on someone else's yum.
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It is a sad part of life that when people move from childhood into their teenage years, and then into adulthood, they feel that they have to leave behind childish things. It is almost a rite of passage to pack up one’s toys and stash them in the attic, or to pass them on to those who are still of an age when they can freely enjoy them. My great-uncle had built me this wonderful wooden shop that took up one of the walls in my bedroom. It had shelves at the back with jars full of all sorts of items, and a cash register in the front. When I made the transition from primary school to high school, the shop was donated to the kindergarten of my former school. Unfortunately, a few weeks later, when I went to school camp my parents took the opportunity to redecorate my room. A nice thought, but they also threw out a lot of my old belongings, including some much-loved plush toys. I was heartbroken. Sometimes, then, these changes aren’t willingly undertaken, and they can be rather stressful.
Today, I have quite a collection of plush toys. Just recently, my husband bought me a plush Appa (the flying bison from Avatar: The Last Airbender), and a Totoro (from My Neighbour Totoro). Some people consider it to be odd, even wrong for a grown person to have toys, but I have thankfully reached that stage in life where I no longer care what people think about my likes and dislikes. It is nice to no longer experience a sense of shame for being who I am and liking what I do. Peer pressure can be a terrible thing. And honestly, there is nothing wrong with filling one’s life with pieces of happiness and joy.
The world can be – and often is – a difficult place to be. When we watch the news it tends to be filled with darkness, and sadness, and everything bad. Partly, that is because there’s this idea that good news doesn’t sell. There is likely to be a lot of good going on as well. It is true, however, that bad things happen on a daily basis. That people can be violent, and greedy, and cruel. And day-to-day life is filled with stresses and pressures. What we need to navigate through the negativity is that which makes us smile. Makes us happy. I believe that it’s fair to say that surrounding ourselves with as much positivity as possible is a necessity.
What are classed as childish things can often help with that. For me, it’s plush toys. For others it’s Lego, or trains, or dolls. Who decides what are childish and what are grown-up hobbies anyway? Surely, all that matters is the enjoyment we get out of them?
I do believe that this position is gaining recognition. Lego sets for adults, for example, are becoming increasingly popular , as are adult colouring books. There appears to be less hesitation amongst adults to confess to enjoying novels that were originally written for a younger audience. For example, adults make up a good percentage of Harry Potter fans, and it is not uncommon for them to identify with a Hogwarts house (I’m a Ravenclaw). The same goes for The Hunger Games, and Twilight, and The Maze Runner (which I just read and thought was pretty good).
There is a saying: don’t yuck on my yum. It’s simple but clear. Let people enjoy what they enjoy. Don’t mock them just because you don’t share their interests. They’re not doing any harm. They’re just trying to brighten their days and make their way through this often crazy world.
We all need some me-time. We all need our hobbies, our things that aren’t work or duty or chores. So no, I am not embarrassed to say that I like my plush toys. That I like cute t-shirts and soft blankets and that some children’s and young adult books are amongst my favourite reads. And whatever your hobbies and interests are, I hope that they will bring you lots of joy for many years to come.
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