I awoke with a clear mind, a mind that knew what it wanted before anything else and a mind that had no doubts about this mission. The shadows were still long; the sun had not come into the valley as yet. The early morning temperature was cool/warm. So my attire was simple, a t-shirt, pants and a good pair of shoes my water bottle and sleeping bag and I was ready to find my redemption.
I made my way towards the pool of water where in the waterfall crashed and splashed, rippling the massive pool where in I splashed and soaked my head. I felt refreshed and clear of mind, my water bottle I refilled as well.
The calling and singing of birds was all around me as I found my way on the broad path that leads away from the pool, towards a canopy of trees. This was no forest, dark and mysteries, I could see into the canopy of trees. I had the feeling that I was not the first one to walk this path.
That impression became a certainty as I saw impressions on the ground of shoes and feet, there were even impressions of paws and hooves. This was a thoroughfare I thought.
Sure enough as I entered this amazing canopy of trees I meet a cheerful friendly man. He spoke about his belief of the Law and what ever you do and touch was predetermined by God. If you are rich, this is God’s will, if you are poor, this is God’s will, if you are unhealthy or you child is sickly it is God’s will, He is testing you.
He explained that God tests you so that you can strengthen your spirit and He does not test you beyond your measure.
‘There is some truth in what you say’, I said. ‘Your whole life should revolve around our Lord, but He is not responsible for every little detail of our life, sure He grants us strength through out the day if we ask for it. He is not always responsible for our health and wealth, is not always true. For humankind has ruined this earth and replaces nourishment with his chemicals that are not always kosher. Our wealth is up to us as well, some of us take a chance others are cautious. Our life is in our hands, to choose God is life to choose dEvil is death.’ I thought his law has strangled and confused him. “What is your name?” I asked. “Confuses.” He said.
I said to him, come let’s journey together. But he declined my invitation; he wanted to understand what God had planned for his next step.
So I left him and walked on totally amazed by the trees. They cast a shadow not as total as a forest where it is dark and eerie the calling of the birds did not sound spooky at all. I was just amazed by these trees. They let in light that streamed in front and at the back of me while I walked.
Every span or so there is a dark hole an opening that lets you escape the trees of light. Who would want to escape this canopy of light?
While I was marveling at my surroundings I realized that I am on my way towards God, that these trees of light are the way to the Eternal Light!
My head was exploding with melodies
I just want to let it all out
And worship our God
This is what life is all about,
To worship and honor our God.
I was excited at my discovery that I had found the way and inner joy, now I just had to find the endurance to stay on this beautiful path.
