The Secret

Where has the innocence gone?

Times have drastically changed.

It seems as though the younger generations have taken on the burdens of being adults, while forgetting they are in fact still children.

What happened to the days where time was spent chasing the sun, begging it not to set? Where it felt safe for parents to let their kids have the space and freedom they needed in order to grow.

What was once a pocket full of loose change and special treasures, has been replaced with cell phones and a wad of cash. I sit and watch the youth destroy their bodies and disrespect themselves in order to please others, who are in turn easily influenced by the media and their peers.

In other cultures and countries, ceremonies and special events define one's passage into adulthood, usually defined by a certain age. In our society, sex and drugs have become a "right of passage" for our children and the age in which the experimenting begins is younger and younger. The most disturbing part of this whole dilemma is the children who are endangering their bodies and lives are not educated about the consequences or how to protect themselves.

Parks and summer camps have been replaced by parent-less houses and rehabs. In an effort to halt this dangerous cycle, we all need to do our part to inspire a change so that the youth will follow in our example.

Retreat to Destiny

There has always resided within in me a deep rooted instinct to exist in nature. As a child my most memorable and shape shifting moments have occurred while wandering through the coastal forests and basking in the sun. Whether I was burying my feet in the dirt or climbing to the highest treetops, I have always had an intense connection to the outdoors and fantasized about a life that reflected that of our ancestors, of a life more simple.

My longing to exist in a world not bound by concrete walls and stop lights has driven me to make what some might perceive as "irrational" and "foolish" choices. It has been said "the core of man's spirit comes from new experiences" and living the first 23 years in a society where Starbucks, Western Medicine, and a lack of self empowerment thrive, I feel as though I am long over due for some new experiences of epic proportions.

Within the next couple of years, after taking the necessary steps in order to fully live the life I was destined to, I will retreat. Until then my goal is to harness the powerful light and energies within me and absorb as much as I can here. I am always open to the guidance and wisdom of others, so if you have read this and feel as though you have anything to share with me, I would gladly accept it with an open heart.

Many blessings,

Kim