In a Wild River

Like drops of water struggling to keep up with their destiny in a wild river, we were growing apart!

While you were targeting your destination with a determined eye, moving fast and solo, I kept looking your way and then looking ahead to estimate where we were going and how far we became from each other.

If I extended my arm to hold yours, I would be missing my experience as you rushed and never waited.
I like to take my time and I like to secure my next step before I move forward, I may seem to be very cautious and slow, but this is how I sense my moments. You were running and seemed to enjoy your ride, so how come we were still on the same journey with different settings?

I thought we were heading to the same target, but each at a different pace, and I could not comprehend this scenario. Were we together or were we apart? And how could we know while for very long years we have been in the same frame?

I saw you and many others in my journey, I sensed you all in my destiny and I felt you jamming in my entity, but I felt I was separated.

It took me time to understand, appreciate, and conclude that I was mistaken, and misunderstood the rules of our roles. We are on the same journey, that is true, but for different reasons and have different needs to achieve. We are here to take care of each other’s when we feel discouraged. We are here to adore and hug those who feel tired.

It’s a tough journey and we should not feel abandoned once we acknowledge the warmth of those who are moving with us even at a distinct pace.

This moment of realization can tame the wild river and make the ride pleasant. When we trust our responsibilities and have faith in our companions’ roles, whether their roles are causing hurt or happiness, we can get involved in each moment of our life and earn the best of it. We can simply understand and get the answers!

Dana Obeid