Hello Florence - What I think about when reading your post ....As my time here on earth moves along I ask myself how do I shed those layers of external expectations (Unlearn) - It is a constant process yet I would love to be able to learn how to do just that - Unlearn

And then the "Awaken your Inner Child" - so true! I mean this almost literally - why not actually be as a child - We are taught to act as an adult etc etc - but have not the little children been closer in time to that superior intelligence?

About my deepest desires and fears - yes, I believe to spend time alone and be able to use that time is a gift we all have been given. I find that many of us reject that gift and continue to live within that life bubble we have built around ourselves.

And finally you talk about each experience has the potential to teach us something - How special that is. I try to ask myself through each - What did I or can I learn from this? - If I had perfected this I believe my time here would be over.

Florence, thank you for your post - it has reminded me of truths I thought I knew, but have forgotten. Your writing was directed to many, yet feels specific to me. Special…………….Zidor