Harry Potter...and You!


Katie has watched Harry Potter on video three times today.

Why?

Because she likes it! She even knows what the characters are going to say - and she still laughs at the same things. I remember my younger brother watched Star Wars 52 times when it first came out on video some years ago!

Isn't it strange how children get more out of something the more they watch it? It's not just films or TV either - they'll happily role play the same things again and again - to the utter annoyance of their parents!

They get value out of what they do. Every time their experience acculmulates and they get a little bit more enjoyment from it.

It such a shame that we, as adults, go for the 'short, sharp, shock' form of enjoyment. We do something - read an excellent book, spend a day at the beach, or watch a movie - and we're too busy worrying about Monday morning, or what time it is to fully relax and enjoy it! You can't ever hope to recapture the freedom of youth - but you should take note of how you should enjoy life - and make the most of what's happening now, today - instead of thinking about what's going to happen next.