Patience

As we sat down, with pen and paper one morning, it dawned on us, almost sudden; awareness is no longer that which this vessel so desperately tried to chase, no goal post that had to be reached. We had it in the palms of our hands all along. In this perceptual life with so many opinions, theories flying around our heads, some of which are eloquently phrased to seek attention, or control. Some of these might even temporarily satisfy our void and unquenchable thirst for a sense of “reality”. But as over-indulgence works, the masses of information become tumultuous, raging waters that feed our confusion and dull the thrill of each blossoming moment.

Desperately grasping for air, for clear, uncomplicated understanding, we struggle to get away from the unknown, from impulsive reasoning. How is it that we had forgotten the power of the unwavering principle of uncertainty? One can never be sure of anything, as we are not the author of this story of life. It is only once accepting this concept’s kiss of life that the heart will find solace in an honest connection with nature, fellow creatures, with our inner being and a Force above, through and around it all.

As these bite-size nuggets of humble-pie soothe the hungry soul, even the most experienced writer may struggle to find words that truthfully convey one’s inner-being’s honest emotions. We can only suggest that it is the simple elixir for a life, well lived. We have always been free from the responsibility of bending, breaking, forming or even maintaining control. Let this sink in, and watch rusted shackles that always hold you down, suddenly fall defenseless from your neck, allowing the freedom to soar.

The mighty Namibian sun does not always shine for all to see, yet it is always there. Never does it change into the moon to please others, nor does it diminish itself for the acceptance of either man or nature, nor does it fear judgement. Friend, are we not greater, more precious and capable than this formidable force? Neither are we any less than the sun. Vessels with eyes shining brightly, a heart that can radiate loving energy, heating others on “cold days”, spreading hope by rising each morning. May you, dear friend, be reminded that we are all capable of leaving a legacy of a life lived fiercely unapologetic and powerful in our purpose here and now.

The same Great Architect that designed the sun, in all its splendor, created mankind, detailed to the very fiber of our being, flawlessly and above all, lovingly with the likeness of no other creature. As ambassadors and carriers of an entire universe inside each of us, it is easy to understand why we tend to feel responsible for …. (fill in the blank as you may find it fit).

Friends, we do not always know what “we” know, what we truly hold within and maybe that is a gift all on its own. Would one not go mad if we were to see, hear, feel this connection to ALL, all at once? Rather, we uncover, unmask our place, our potential in the likeness of it all, like a child, filled with excitement as we open the gift, gratefully unwrap the moments of life, in awe, inspect it from different angles, maybe even read the manual.

We are not only worthy of patience with ourselves but dependent thereon. Ask yourself: Do you want to be right – anxiously fixated on finding the shortest route with the least obstructions, in the shortest amount of time – or do you want your peace – by travelling the path that has been prepared for us, through clear streams, hiking over hills of green pastures?