The Purity of Curiosity: Reclaiming the Wonder Within
A Journey Back to Our Original Joy
I often think about the fact that I don’t remember the exact moment I was born—that might be asking a bit too much of my memory! But what I do remember, with a sense of warmth and clarity, is the boundless curiosity that defined my early years.
Most of us start our lives in a state of pure, innocent wonder. Whether human or animal, every young creature begins as a tiny explorer, instinctively driven to understand the world around them and the miracle of their own bodies. I remember being completely captivated watching a baby elephant; seeing it figure out how to use its trunk—a tool so vital, yet so new—was a beautiful reminder of how every child is joyful in the simple act of learning and adapting to a new space.
We emerge from the small, secure warmth of the womb into a world that is enormous and often overwhelming. It is a space entirely different from where we were created, yet in those early moments, a baby is wrapped in enormous love and warmth—not only by the mother and father but by everyone who welcomes them into the world.
The Wisdom of the Natural World
If we look closely at the animals around us, we see a beautiful secret to their purity: they live in perfect harmony with the laws of nature. An animal does not try to be anything other than what it is. It obeys the rhythm of the sun, the seasons, and its own instincts. This alignment is exactly why we find them so pure and why they are so deeply loved by humans. They remind us of a truth we often forget—that there is a natural way to exist without the complications of ego or pretense.
We, too, are part of this nature. When we try to stay close to the earth—whether through the food we eat, the way we travel, or simply by spending time under the open sky—we return to who we truly are. By reconnecting with nature, our rigid views on “adulting” begin to soften. We realize that innocence and curiosity aren’t just for children; they are our natural state. When we live closer to nature, that sense of wonder comes back to us naturally, without the limitations we’ve spent years building.
The Freedom to Smile and Feel
As we grow, society often suggests there is a limit to how long we should stay “innocent.” We start following standards that restrict us, but we must ask: Who is setting these standards? Is it not us—the people, the adults?
Is there a way for us to step outside these standards and reclaim our freedom? I often wonder: as adults, can we still be innocent enough to smile at the things a child does? We often forget to smile at the simple things, but we can start again. Imagine seeing someone on the road and just smiling, or looking at the sunlight and the rain and letting a smile reach your eyes simply because you feel joy from within.
Being innocent isn’t just about being happy; it is about being unfiltered. It is about being able to cry for even the smallest things without hiding our emotions for the sake of “standard” behavior. A child’s purity comes from the fact that they never judge, never hold a grudge, and are never influenced by jealousy. Their love is so pure because it is so direct.
From Textbooks Back to the Soul
Think about how our focus shifts as the years pass. As children, we are naturally curious about the plants, the animals, and the Earth itself. But slowly, that focus moves toward the textbooks we read and the exams we take. We restrict the vast curiosity of a child to the pages of a book, and as adults, we restrict it even further to the requirements of our jobs. We are trained for years to limit our wonder.
Setting a New Standard of Love
What if we chose to go back? What if we decided today that it is possible—and even necessary—to live with that same innocence and pure love once again?
A child’s purity is rooted in their lack of judgment. They don’t carry the heavy weight of grudges or the barriers of the ego. Their love is a direct current, unfiltered and honest. Since we have all experienced this state of being before, it isn’t lost; it is simply waiting to be rediscovered within us.
Imagine the profound freedom of sitting quietly and smiling—not because of a joke or a screen, but because of a genuine happiness radiating from within. Imagine exploring the world not as a set of tasks to be completed, but as a home to be cherished and protected.
On purelybluegreen.com, this is the journey I want us to take together. Let’s stop placing boundaries on our curiosity. Let’s explore human relations, the beauty of the outdoors, and the depths of our own hearts. It isn’t just about giving freedom to the children around us; it’s about finally giving that freedom back to ourselves—the freedom to smile, to wonder, and to just be.