Innocence

The word innocent is often used to mean a person of no knowing, or a simpleton.   But the roots of the word mean to be free of injury or hurt.  In Spanish, the word inocente is understood to mean a person who tries not to harm another, but who also is able to heal any injury or harm to herself. 

La inocente is the name often given to a curandera healer, one who heals others of injury or harm.  To be an innocent means to be able to see clearly what is the matter and to mend it.  These are the powerful ideas behind innocence.  It is considered not only an attitude about avoiding harm to others or self but also an ability to mend and restore oneself (and others).  The above excerpt is from "Women Who Run With the Wolves" by Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Ph.D.  - a fabulous and highly recommended book!

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