09 July

What is clarity of thought in the true light of day? How does one keep a focussed mind despite the interplay of forces which exist at every turn? What does it mean to be conscious, and how can one thus learn to be present in the moment, every moment of the day?

It is never easy to master lifelong tasks. In fact, one life may well be spent in preparation to embark upon such an understanding, with the long term view in mind, to put to use the lessons learned at another place and time.

Of course this answer immediately draws complaint. Why should one embark upon such an undertaking, great, when results achieved may not necessarily be in view within a time frame which suits the ego in this life? A fair question, yes, but the answer is more so; we as a human race have been born to learn and grow. If you would at once put on hold your destiny, if you would prefer to sit out this turn and be discontent, less than joyful, accepting less than you deserve, then by all means resist temptations to begin your charted course.

But you will meet with many tests and trials along the way, urging you to set a foot back on the path that leads towards your future. And, in the end, you will find yourself without a choice, ultimately wishing you had begun at first inner voice, when calling from the darkest depths you heard that cry that wanted something more for self. So how can you deny that it is not better to have truly lived and given life your best, than merely to have sat it out as though life were a wicked waste?

If there is only this one life to live then make it count, in any case. And should you be impressed, at end of day, to thus discover that there is an endless end, then you will have made such progress towards your new beginning when you start again.