From where I stand today, 2010 is just over the horizon. I am now twenty years old ! I can hardly believe it. What happened to my childhood ? And on what new frontier do I now stand ? What awaits me on the far side of the horizon ? And importantly, what road do I take from henceforth ? Should I take the overused road across the clear plain or the lonely path that treads into the deep, dense jungle in the hope that it will lead me to the lost paradise of my dreams.
My choice has always been the jungle path, and I have fought hard to cut through the vines and thorns in my path, however, I cannot help thinking from time to time that I need a new set of slashing knives to get through this increasingly thick undergrowth, that my weariness is growing and I need a glimpse of my paradise to gain the energy I need to keep to my path.
Towards the end of 2009 I was reminded of the Star that shines above my head through all the canopy of the forest. The Star sits in an elevated position, it can see everything , it knows where I'm going. It is the only companion I have on this journey. The Star is not just visible to me, everyone who looks up at the night sky can see it. Unfortunately, this Star is often forgotten during the day. The day is bright and we believe that we can navigate without the guidance of the Star. How mistaken we are, how mistaken I am. How do I keep forgetting my companion ? Why do I keep blaming my companion when I get lost on my own ? The only hope I have of finding my paradise is to keep my eye on the star and trust it to shine brightly through that thick and dense canopy.
