Story #10 “Emotions”

How innate it is. You know nothing of the world, yet you know this. It’s simple for you, like breathing. No one taught you how to breathe. You’ll have to be taught how to tie your shoes, but this, this is just like breathing for you. Your days are not filled with business or bustle yet, tasks and to-dos, no, your existence is very raw, and I love that this very thing is so natural to you. The sound is one that has a visceral effect on me, on most. Your innate ability is our innate response. I suppose not everyone loves the sound, but most, definitely most. It’s heartwarming. It’s peaceful. It’s meditative. It’s in this sound that we find stillness. You know nothing of this world, but with your simple sound, you have taught us all the most valuable of lessons. You teach us to come into this moment, to drop our worries, and be fully present in this space with you. You teach us about family, joy, and connection. It’s a sound that is timeless. As you age you may find, much in the same way most of us have found, this sound can become harder and harder to make. Though all of us start with this innate ability, the stresses of the world can cause us to forget this very thing that can lighten our mood, bring joy to others, and spread love. Really, it is that infectious.