“Letting go” has become the modern mantra. Yet if we relinquish all we desire, what remains to root a life? This piece argues for open-handed love—attachment, protection, loyalty—and the chosen weight of responsibility: showing up for one another, guiding and growing together. Is this not what life is about?
In a world that rewards contradiction and curated personas, those of us who seek coherence between thought, word, and action often find ourselves alone. This reflection explores the tension between autism, honesty, and the quiet refuge of solitude—where truth is not just valued, but necessary for peace.
True integrity isn’t proven when it’s easy to uphold—it’s revealed when betrayal is the faster path to gain. And when someone takes that path, only to turn back once they’ve failed, what they feel isn’t remorse—it’s regret for being caught too soon.
