I graduated college after a severe traumatic brain injury.

Things We Forget

By Gentle Witch

Graduated college with a double major

Former federal government employee

  • Questions

    Being a kid at heart means committing to curiosity. Read, ask, explore. Growth stops only when you stop asking questions.

  • Make Space

    Being a kid at heart means taking ownership of your joy — not waiting for life to hand it to you, but making space for it daily.

  • Passions

    Being a kid at heart is staying loyal to your passions, even when the world tells you to “grow out of it.”

  • Boldness

    It means not being afraid to look silly while chasing something meaningful — because boldness always looks foolish at first.

  • Music

    To be a kid at heart is to remember that imagination is a muscle. The more you use it, the stronger your sense of purpose becomes.

  • Why Not?

    It’s saying “why not?” more often — the starting point of every creative breakthrough.

  • Being a kid at heart means seeing purpose in wonder — letting what excites you become what guides you.

  • It means turning ordinary tasks into moments of play. Joy fuels creativity better than pressure ever could.

  • To be a kid at heart is to chase ideas with energy instead of excuses. Kids don’t wait to feel ready — they just start.

  • Being a kid at heart means following curiosity instead of credentials — letting what fascinates you lead the way, even if it doesn’t fit the plan.