As little kids, curiosity was our favourite companion. It led us to fascinating things, undiscovered places; the world was nothing but fulfilled with wonder and magnificence. Our little minds constantly questioned what was behind that ‘door’, what was going on in her ‘mind’, what was for dinner - everything was a mystery. As years pass by, we started to see glimpses of curiosity’s cruelty and selfishness. All of a sudden, we realise that often that it is not at our best interest to know everything.

At that moment, the world turns upside down.

The world today is harsh and brutal, and that is not something we can change. We are taught as school kids that ‘only the fittest survive’, only the most competitive success, that we have to have to carry out unspeakable methods to reach our goals. We are judged by those around us everyday, regardless friends or fouls –  hence everyone of us has learnt to abscond, to lie, to deny the truths.

It has become an unceasing fight to find peace, not only in the world, but in our minds. Peace is not merely a necessary factor for harmony and balance, but also of true happiness. Personally, I ended my ‘friendship’ with curiosity long ago, despite the countless times it turns up at my doorstep knocking for a truce, as I realised this alliance was not at all healthy to have. Contrarily, I’m desperately seeking its foul, innocence, wishing that it would gift me with what I really want (and need) – that is, not knowing everything at a time of relentless chaos and franticness. Anything that will do nothing else but mess with my thoughts, leading to regretted decisions and perpetual regrets, is regarded as unnecessary to even cross my mind, let alone contemplated. That is when the dilemma hits – the come and go of our thoughts cannot be controlled by ourselves. It is almost impossible to live through a day without wondering the ‘what ifs’. So what now? Are we doomed?

Yes, and no.

“It’s the state of bliss you think you’re dreaming.
It’s the happiness inside you’re feeling.
It’s so beautiful it makes you want to cry.” 

It is purely up to an individual if they want to act upon the realisation of curiosity’s evils. The battle against curiosity is like no other as the end bell will never ring. Yet, I believe, it is a battle that is mandatory if we are seeking peace, truths and real happiness.

Innocence is bliss.