When we were children, everything seems forever. It is the
mirage of our youthful naiveté. It is our lack of understanding how reality
really works. As adults, we gain the knowledge of the tree of life and all its intertwined
branches. Learning and wisdom comes from all the roads we cross over in this life,
as we know it. Most of us gain this wisdom in becoming sages. Some of us are
along for the ride. While others struggle, just to survive. I have been at many
crossroads, yet struggle to survive all the while want to enjoy the ride.
The wisdom that has passed on is somewhere deep in my soulful
heart that beats with everything I have to offer. Yet, I have no takers. This
yet-to-be sage has yearning that no one can quench. Just point me in the right
direction. Let me be the sponge that I am (to soak up life’s wisdom). I am not
done with my learning.
There have been times when I have forgotten something that
mama said. I turn to ask what it was only to find no one there. I miss her. She
was the other half of my parental unit. I have a lot of should haves and not
enough paying attention.
Love is unconditional; yet we label, use, abuse it as if it
were alcohol. Love comes in many forms such as family, friends, animals,
spouses, and many others. I enjoy having
friendships. I enjoy having talks of life and wisdom. Why is it hard for some
people to open up? Sometimes I feel the dam pushed to the brink of a conversational
flood.
Friendship is not always about gabbing, gossip, and
activities. Friendship can be hanging out with someone is silence enjoying each others presence.
Humans are social creatures of love and warfare. I
see that we are divided by this distinction. Will warfare be our extinction?
Quite possibly.
