Making Sense
My eyes water as I think on this question. I am overwhelmed. I lack understanding. A peaceful joy of gratitude overtakes the beautiful stillness of my body. This moment is perfect, yet the answer to my question is not to be revealed.
I contemplate the blessings that have been bestowed upon me. I look at the failures and the lessons learned. I look at the period of depression that literally ignited my search for wisdom and Truth. I look at my path of personal and spiritual growth. I look at the love of my family. I look at the love of my friends. I look at how my travels to all corners of the world have refined me. I look at the passions and inherent gifts that have been revealed to me. I look at my intellectual pursuit. I look at my social status relative to the other six billion global inhabitants. I look at my good health. I look before me at the beauty of this world. My eyes are teary. My heart is thankful.
Love is my calling. I am called to love the One and the people around me. In all things, I must love. Loving the One is loving others. And loving others is loving the One. My heart is to rest in this love. Now, I must grow in my ability to love in an earthly manner. My experiences have molded me into who I am on this earth. As is such, I believe that I am to always ask myself how I can use these experiences and thoughts to relate to someone else. If I find one minute way to connect, the door will have been opened to fellowship and influence. This is my desire as I wish to be relationally impacted upon by others. It is my wish that I will also have an impact upon the hearts of others.
The accumulation of our experiences creates our individuality. It also prepares us for that which is to come. When I ask “Why?” I seem to be looking into the future rather than the past. Surely, the purpose of all my experiences would then be revealed. Yet, contrarily, one of the greatest lessons I’ve learned is that it is only this moment that matters. This moment exists in complete exclusivity. The essence of my love shines only in the present. Simply, my heart’s motive right now determines my loving nature. This moment is all I ever have, and my love for the One may only take place in this moment. Indeed, I must love the One and others fully in this present moment that is before me now!
My initial question loses its significance when I’m reminded of the basis of love. It seems that my experiences have led me to this realization.
The question has been answered.
TS