The Art of Living Audaciously

By Lilit & Omer

When most people hear the word adulthood, they become serious, defensive, and want to run away. Only a few weeks ago, a dear friend and Curious Soul saw Adulthood notes hanging on our fridge and wrote "fuk" in front of Adulthood. When we asked him why, he basically expressed the 

the fear of becoming serious, boring and buried in responsibilities. 

Many instinctively associate Adulthood with a point in life at which you need to stop being childlike 

and focus on making money, marrying and raising children. What if Adulthood is a radical form of freedom? The freedom to choose who you become, how you relate, and what legacy you dare to gift the world. 

At its core, Adulthood is about claiming the audacity to live life on your terms. It's about looking life straight in the eye and saying, "I am the shadows and the light, the chaos and the beauty, and I'm here for all of it." As we see it, it's not about perfection or having all the answers. It's about questioning everything and having the courage to vulnerably share your desires and boundaries, even if you fear being judged or abandoned. 

When a child keeps asking, “Are we there yet?” it's endearing. When an adult keeps asking, "What else is possible?" it's inspiring. For us, Adulthood isn't a destination or achievement. It's a path you walk, one step, one choice, one courageous conversation at a time. 

In one of our recent gatherings, a beautiful spirit and intelligent woman expressed her desire to live solely in the light. We hear this often in the ceremonies and couple's Re- Treats we hold. In that moment, we saw an opportunity for her to expand and embrace her own darkness as well as her light, recognizing that all of nature is woven from both. It is through this wholeness that we can step into true adulthood as conscious creators. 

Like this beautiful woman, our dear friend felt that you can be only one thing, light or dark, adult or child. Stepping into adulthood is not about abandoning your inner child. It is about embracing and nurturing your inner child to feel safe enough to stay curious, playful and innocent. There is a profound difference between being childish, driven by reactivity, avoidance, and unmet needs, and being childlike, which means approaching life with awe, openness, and a willingness to learn and explore. True adulthood celebrates childlike enthusiasm and creativity, weaving it with the wisdom and discernment that come from lived experience. 

Let's talk about community. What does an adult community look like? Adulthood flourishes in the presence of others who reflect, challenge, and support you. A community of fellow seekers not only makes the journey less lonely but enriches it, inviting you to see yourself more clearly through the eyes of those who walk beside you. It is within this circle of mirrors that you find the courage to grow, to be seen, and to offer your gifts.