Dead-ends are for a reason



Often, in life, we run fast – towards what we think our aim is. Unfortunately, sometimes we lead ourselves to  dead ends. This is what happened to me in the recent past. I was quiet shocked and confused when I realized there is no way ahead. I kept wondering what to do and even thought of running back to where I came from. But my responsibilities and liabilities had shut that option already. After much thinking, I decided to dig a path myself. Alas! Destiny is a mystery, for we not know what lies ahead. The new path too was a blind alley. Lost and baffled, I sat on the ground while my heart filled with disappointments. My future seemed void and purposeless.
I do not know the amount of time I spent there but as my eyes filled with tear and body grew tired, I slipped into a deep sleep. When I woke up, it was dark. Scary dark. Not knowing what to do, I decided to wait for the light. As I lay on my back staring into nothingness, something caught my attention – the blue-black canvas of nature. The usual night sky, only this time, those twinkling stars and the full moon penetrate my vision. Never before have I experienced the beauty of a dreamy moonlit sky. Slowly my worries vanished and I slipped into a soothing feeling. It was bliss - doing nothing, knowing nothing, saying nothing and expecting nothing. Consciousness sinking into me – I am exactly where I am supposed to be – momentary pause to relish the moment. From here, I have miles to go. The sky is my new destiny.     

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