Innocence is not to be confused with naivety, but is a matter of remaining open to the freshness of life, of people, of nature – all of which grow out of the habit of sitting quietly, looking and listening. It is a quality that many young children have – though there is a danger that such innocence is quickly lost in the world of the internet. Always I am reminded of that small boy, whom I have quoted before, who said with great passion, ‘God is a feel, not a think!’ No wonder Jesus said ‘Let the little children come unto me and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of Heaven belongs to such as these.’
Month: May 2025
Unlocked
People often report having a recurring dream in which they are entering a house with many locked rooms, the shutters drawn so that no light can enter. We speak also of skeletons in cupboards and our fear that they might fall out. All of which indicates that we have much work to do on ourselves. It is like gardening; until a garden is weeded to let the light in, plants will struggle to grow and survive.