I always feel like there was some drug I had when I was young
that fashioned my brain according to a great feeling about life.
That enabled me to develop the most splendiferous crushes.
That enabled me to master skills and things I took a liking to.
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Dear Julia, I think I understand a bit the feelings expressed here. When I was younger, much younger, I was full of ideals. I have been called naive for them so many times. But there is a small spark deep inside that never goes and keeps these ideals alive, true enough a bit modified but the power to see the world in a wonderful light, the naivety of exposing myself, taking risks to be hurt, ... contd.
Yes, we must always keep the memories alive of our open more naive yet confident selves.
.... (continued from my previous comment) . has survived over the years. So true we get hurt, but each time it makes us stronger. I would not want to miss the wonderful moments achieved through my naive ideals, and I am willing to take the 'hurt' with it. :)
You are right! But sometimes we " backtrack" for a bit before we leap forward.