10 Childhood Pleasures That Used To Make Our Whole Day

10 Childhood Pleasures That Used To Make Our Whole Day

The stress and strain of constantly being connected can sometimes take your life -- and your well-being -- off course. GPS For The Soul can help you find your way back to balance.

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Remember when the simplest things could turn your whole day around?

As kids we had little to no limitations. Whatever was worrying us wasn't anything that a blanket fort or an ice cream cone couldn't fix. We were enamored of the smallest joys -- and we let those joys cast a sunny light on all of our waking hours.

While reverting to a child-like mindset can been seen as a bad thing, there's value in embracing some of those qualities that once made you happy. Take a look at the slideshow below, and revisit the simpler things in life that used to elate you -- you'll be glad you did.

An ice cream cone on a warm summer day
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A sand box that helped you channel your inner architect
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An imagination that was limitless
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Shadow puppets that helped you let out your creative energy
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A tire swing that gave you the push you needed to reach the sky
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A massive fort that allowed you to hide away for hours
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Finger paints that let you turn your ideas into something tangible
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Bubbles that reminded you to float away
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Dress up clothes that transformed you into whoever you wanted to be
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Games of hide-and-go-seek that encouraged you to run like you never have before
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