To be like a river flowing
A river never passes the same place twice, says a philosopher.
Life
is like a river, says another philosopher, and we draw the conclusion
that
this is the metaphor that comes closest to the meaning of life.
Consequently, it is always good to remember during all the year to
come:
A] We are always doing things for the first time. While we move
between
our source (birth) to our destination (death), the landscape will
always be
new. We should face these novelties with joy, not with fear because
it is
useless to fear what cannot be avoided. A river never stops running.
B] In a valley we walk slower. When everything around us becomes
easier, the waters grow calm, we become more open, fuller and more
generous.
C] Our banks are always fertile. Vegetation only grows where there
is
water. Whoever comes into contact with us needs to understand that we
are
there to give the thirsty something to drink.
D] Stones should be avoided. It is obvious that water is stronger
than
granite, but it takes time for this to happen. It is no good letting
yourself be overcome by stronger obstacles, or trying to fight against
them
- that is a useless waste of energy. It is best to understand where the
way
out is, and then move forward.
E] Hollows call for patience. All of a sudden the river enters a
sort
of hole and stops running as joyfully as before. At such moments the
only
way out is to count on the help of time. When the right moment comes
the
hollow fills up and the water can flow ahead. In the place of the ugly,
lifeless hole there now stands a lake that others can contemplate with
joy.
F] We are one. We were born in a place that was meant for us,
which
will always keep us supplied with enough water so that when confronted
with
obstacles or depression we have the necessary patience or strength to
move
forward. We begin our course in a soft and fragile manner, where even a
simple leaf can stop us. Nevertheless, as we respect the mystery of the
source that gave us life, and trust in His eternal wisdom, little by
little
we gain all that we need to pursue our path.
F] Although we are one, soon we shall be many. As we travel on,
the
waters of other springs come closer, because that is the best path to
follow. Then we are no longer just one, but many and there comes a
moment
when we feel lost. However, as the Bible says, all rivers flow to the
sea.
It is impossible to remain in our solitude, no matter how romantic that
may
seem. When we accept the inevitable encounter with other springs, we
eventually understand that this makes us much stronger, we get around
obstacles or fill in the hollows in far less time and with greater
ease.
G] We are a means of transportation. Of leaves, boats, ideas. May
our
waters always be generous, may be always be able to carry ahead
everything
or everyone that needs our help.
H] We are a source of inspiration. And so, let us leave the final
words
to the Brazilian poet, Manuel Bandeira:
To be like a river that flows
silent through the night,
not fearing the darkness and
reflecting any stars high in the sky.
And if the sky is filled with clouds,
the clouds are water like the river, so
without remorse reflect them too
in the calm deep.
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