Innocence Maintained

[sollite]

So in a profile elsewhere, I've written "presently fighting an epic battle on behalf of my innocence" in the description of what I am currently doing with my life. Someone messaged me to say that it seemed a battle that was absolutely worth fighting, but what if it is the case that once lost, innocence is a thing that cannot ever be regained. I

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[fairgoldberry]

I love you.

This gives words to a thing I'd been trying to wrap my head around for a couple of years now, why I have felt more innocent in recent years as I focused on experiencing my world, not less.

Occasional times of darkness aside, I think it's a beautiful perspective to take, to look at each new experience and understanding as only a tiny fragment of what exists to be comprehended and embraced.

Thank you.

Much love,
Rowan

[northwall]

thank you for sharing this. it's something i needed to hear/have been struggling with, letting go of all the "shoulds" i grew up with.