The Cost of Losing the Child Within
Perhaps we lose more than we realise when we lose the child within.
We lose the curiosity to learn and grow, while staying busy proving ourselves.
We lose joy by trying too hard to appear serious, mature, and grown-up.
We lose connection when we prioritise material success over relationships.
We lose the audacity to speak what is in our hearts, choosing instead to blend in.
We lose the art of play in the name of security and predictability.
We lose the ability to bond without an agenda, replacing it with strategic networking.
Perhaps we are paying a high price for losing the child within.
The real question is not why it happens, but how we can become comfortable again with that child—without fear, apology, or shame.
