We learned that things that seem too good to be true often are. We learned to build big walls, so to protect our fragile hearts. We suspect that acts of kindness have hidden intentions. And we learned that it is “smart” to be cautious.
But what we really need to learn is how to open up our hearts and be courageous. Everything we’ve always wanted is on the other side of fear. It is better to be optimistic and accept that sometimes we will be wrong, rather than to live so cautiously, that we never really give anything a chance. Though there is deceit in this world (and lots of it), have the courage to explore, have the courage to love, have the courage to believe in good things.
