i got a note from baby Y's mom saying that telling a child the truth is NOT robbing her of innocence. i must say i have thought long about this and i do agree on most levels.
i think the innocence i spoke of was not a sudden worldliness thrust on the child...i think it has more to do with me (well duh - doesn't it always?) than with Y or any other child.
Maybe i associate the knowing with having another piece of childhood lost - and it just makes me feel sad.
another grief to share. Another attachment to let go.
But as i said in the other post what is important in the whole thing is trust in the universe's mystery and surprises in store for us all.
And perhaps we can see that most clearly when we are freed of illusion.
As for my belief in Santa - yeah, i still do believe...i can still hold onto that faith in the generosity of people and of joyful giving.
But i do accept my "baby's" enlightened attitude. And i know that her innocence is intact.
Nakupenda, SYE, from Bibi.
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