the tricycle effect

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No one bats an eyelash when someone puts tricycles behind them. Kids love tricycles, but, well, you're not a kid any more.

And no one gets exercised to think that schooling and relationships and travels are a thing of the past. Time passes -- what did you expect?

Things remain, but they are gone.

And what about spiritual endeavor ... isn't there a time to outgrow that as well? Doesn't it make sense? But the resistance to outgrowing something as 'important' as spiritual endeavor can be fierce. Wispy, wily, ornate and arcane reasoning can be brought to bear.

I'm not saying "should" or "have to," but doesn't it seem natural and fine? Of course you loved it. Of course you worked hard for it. Of course it filled your heart and mind. Of course there were bright openings and moments of despair.

Just like the days when the tricycle was king.

Things remain, but they are gone.
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