Can Traumatic Experiences Lead to Inner Development?
Artwork by: Arturo De Arrascaeta Penayo, age 12
Written by: Marium Ihsan
December 2020 was dark, gloomy, and especially cold — the fog settled in early in the evening and never disappeared, becoming a constant.
Posted by KidSpirit Online on May 24, 2023
Eat Your Food — Or Else the Witch Eats You!
Posted by KidSpirit Online on May 10, 2023
By Onkar Borde
I still remember the way my grandma narrated the stories of the Ramayana and Mahabharata, some of the most popular mythological legends, when we used to sleep on the roof on hot summer nights.
No Certainty
Posted by KidSpirit Online on April 26, 2023
By Ayah Rathore
The concept of life and death has always been an interesting one. A cold, dead mystery surrounds it, one that we’re never sure will ever be solved.
Healing
Posted by KidSpirit Online on April 12, 2023
By Nubiana Smiley
Humor is a tool for someone that may feel empty and shallow as if they’re missing a half. Things that may sound stupid or silly release that negativity just by making them laugh.
Expressive movement can be a way to move the body or even just a stance. . . .
Powerful Milkshake
Posted by KidSpirit Online on March 30, 2023
By Virginia Rodriguez
There are countable moments that are happily memorable for me.
I had to think for a long time to write about just one happy memory. . . .
The Grip of Jealous Love
Posted by KidSpirit Online on February 14, 2023
By Keesha Joseph
I grew up in a pretty average household with a more or less functional family. My mother showered me with a touch of her love every day, while my father — although a ghostly figure — tried his best to meet my basic needs.
Where I come from, the privilege of having two caring parents is beyond imaginable. . . .
The Glass Wing
Posted by KidSpirit Online on February 1, 2023
By Lucca Carlevarini
When I was six years old, I traveled to Costa Rica with my family. I made a fantastic discovery! A butterfly with transparent wings. This butterfly was so amazing and eye-opening, my mom and I had never seen anything like it. It really showed me what nature could be.
Harmony But Not Uniformity
Posted by KidSpirit Online on January 18, 2023
By Dylan Zhang
For me, a society is like a puzzle or a chessboard, with every culture being a unique piece.
Sometimes, combinations of various cultural beliefs and practices will result in a society . . .
To Live or to Plan?
Posted by KidSpirit Online on January 9, 2023
By Iman Monnoo
"Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary. “
— John Keating, Dead Poets Society
Giving from the Heart
Posted by KidSpirit Online on December 21, 2022
By Daniela Esparza
The Christmas aroma filled the air as I eagerly waited for the time to pass and finally opened an embellished box to satisfy my curiosity.
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About This Blog
Young people are brimming with vision and prophetic wisdom. This blog features 11- to 17-year-olds in deep and often surprising explorations of spiritual life. Their original writing and artwork was first published in KidSpirit, the sole spiritual magazine by and for global youth. Their words call us to approach eternal questions with wonder. More