| You and I
aren’t that different from each other; yet we are. Do you know what I mean? This existence posses us each with unique challenges; we áre equipped for the game. Loneliness is a common denominator that renders us to be the same. We follow similar life paths with minor differences in the make up of it. We sit in our lonely corners feeling sorry for ourselves; then face the next day. We all have bad days; and most of the time, things don’t go our way. But, there are those days; where we truly feel loved. We yearn for a life of purpose; and in our vanity we cannot settle for what we have. There must be more; and according to me, there is, but that yearn brings no joy. If you don’t pursue that higher purpose; make peace with the grace of your “now”. There is no reason for killing yourself about purpose; if you’re waiting on a miracle. I often find myself laughing aloud at my silliness; standing in awe of my stupidity. So often I find myself getting involved in the absurdity of this physical life. I forget that it is a game and then get pulled into all the useless motions of it. I would rather stand and watch others play; it’s much saner to laugh at them. So, if you find yourself feeling lonely today, know at least; I share the sentiment. Truly, I gather that most, if not all, humans share that feeling of solitude. We say we want to fit in, but we need to feel unique enough to be different. I say, “Make up your mind, please!” We are silly beings; living in confusing times and we feel excluded, remote, alone. It is as if someone has told a joke and you have missed the punch-line, not? Or; maybe that everyone is moving and you haven’t been informed. It really does feel like we are unseen, insignificant, unappreciated and unloved. The value of this realisation is that we can work towards making sense of loneliness. We can choose to care for each other and take time to acknowledge each other. We can listen when someone communicate his heart; and then understand. This is not “sissy” stuff; the center of our likeness is about being seen, heard. It’s not easy to feel left out; as if you do not belong anywhere, being unwanted. That’s a sensation I am sure all have experienced at some time; for some, all the time. We make our lives miserable when we are self centered; don’t wait on others’ action. Go out there and live a full life; and… love, love at each opportunity you get. |
| By : Thys Groesbeek |