With Curiosity, We Begin to Live.

“Why does your hand shake?”

I looked down to see the most beautiful young girl – she couldn’t have been more than four years old, and with such a captivating sparkle of curiosity in her eyes.

The mother, trying her best to ‘control’ the situation, scolded; “Jenna, that’s so rude!”, grabbing the little one by her hand.

“It’s ok,” I smiled – offering my very best, ‘just right for little ones’ explanation.

We are born curious, my loves. With eyes opened to the marvels of this world, to experience without yet the burdens of thinking mind.

We’d soak it all in, every last bit – with each new day offering itself unconditionally to the filling up of our curious souls.

We’d wander for hours along unchartered trails. Destination was never our purpose; rather, to capture the nature of the fearless explorer.

We’d climb trees, “risking our lives”, simply for a better look. Our days were marked by the eventual fading of sun, and the dreams that would carry us through to morning.

We had hope simply for hope’s sake. We believed in things we couldn’t yet see. We saw beyond the covering of night, and into the enchantment of the starry skies.

“And whosoever loves much performs much,” shared artist, Vincent Van Gogh.

Oh, and how we loved – unconditionally and with all of our heart. We didn’t worry about pain or loss. We took it all in, every last drop.

And, it all began with our need to wonder why.

“Does it hurt you on the inside?” she asked.

“Not at all, my love.” I smiled. “In fact, someday you’ll understand that my shaking brings me moments just like this.”

I think she got the answer she was looking for, at least – for now. Though, I pray she has ten million more.

Let the little ones be curious, my darlings – because, that is what our world needs most of all.

Namaste. ❤️

About

Tara Lemieux is a mindful wanderer, and faithful stargazer. Although she often appears to be listening with great care, rest assured she is most certainly‘forever lost in thought. She is an ardent explorer and lover of finding things previously undiscovered or at the very least mostly not-uncovered.

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