There’s a feeling of being completely lost, an overwhelming sense of aimlessness. Do you know it? It often grips you first thing in the morning. You wake up, and it’s as if something essential has been lost—something you once cherished more than anything else.
That child within you—the pure, untarnished part of yourself—is missing. And you can’t help but wonder: Where did it go?
The world around you feels dark, empty, as though you’re trapped in an endless void. You search for the child, the lost version of you. The one who was innocent, full of life and wonder. That purity—gone, perhaps forever. It feels as though the child was connected to something greater, a sense of purpose that you now can’t find.
Why Do We Associate Children with Purity?
Why do we see children as symbols of purity? Is it because they make mistakes without knowing, or is it something deeper?
The truth is, the greatest of all men do not ask themselves how to be great—they simply are. They exist in their essence, unburdened by the pressures of society. And yet, as we grow older, why do we punish ourselves and others for acting foolishly? The same person who, as a child, was allowed to make mistakes, was left to flounder in a world that believed bad habits would just fade with time.
And then, the questions begin to haunt you:
- What’s the meaning of it all?
- What is the purpose?
- Why am I here?
- Where am I going?
- How do I live my life?
These are the same questions philosophers have pondered for centuries. But they don’t stop. They echo in your mind, demanding answers.
The Moment You Lost the Child
When did you lose that child? When did you stop being that pure version of yourself?
It happened the day you became “mature.” It was the day you began to believe your own lies. The day you turned falsehoods into truths. The day you questioned the lies of the adults around you and stopped seeking the truth because their lies were easier to accept. It was the day you feared facing the truth—the truth of who you really are.
That’s the day you lost yourself.
The Paradox of Seeking the Lost Child
You’ve been told this is just the way life works. But in reality, you’ve lost sight of everything—the person you used to be, the truths you once held dear.
You keep searching for that child, that essence, that feeling of perfection. But here’s the paradox: it’s not the child you’re truly searching for. It’s the sensation, the feeling of being at peace, of everything being exactly as it should be. That’s what you’re chasing.
And it seems as though that feeling lives within the child you used to be.
Captive to Your Own Thoughts
You feel captive to your own thoughts and delusions. You feel trapped by the expectations of others. You want to respect those around you, but you lack the courage to defy them. You lack the strength to say no to the fabricated ways of living that have been imposed on you.
But the truth is, that child was never truly lost. He’s still there, still present, still searching for a way to be heard. If only you weren’t so busy. If only you would listen. If only you would look within yourself, you would find him again.
Final Thoughts: The Path Back to Yourself
The journey isn’t about seeking a perfect version of yourself. It’s about rediscovering the child within—the purity, the honesty, and the connection to a deeper sense of purpose that you’ve lost sight of. It’s about rejecting the lies you’ve come to accept and finding the courage to look inside and listen to the truth.
The child is waiting for you to remember who you really are. Stop running from that truth. Look within, and you’ll find him again.
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