A Letter
Dear Master,
That day will forever remain etched in the heart and mind of this disciple. It was the day you asked a group of us a question that no one could ever imagine. “If you had only one wish, what would it be?”
At first thought it appeared to be an easy question to answer. Going around the room, it was now time to submit a reply. But one circle around the group was surely not enough time for a conclusive debate with the mind to come up with an appropriate answer. And then, after stating what my friendly foe made me believe was suitable enough, it turns out that it wasn’t after all.
Doesn’t this always happen? Don’t we all look back and admit deep within that we could have done a better job, given it our all, and only wished to get another opportunity to undo what has just been done? But then again, as we are often reminded: If wishes were horses, beggars would ride.
Perhaps it’s a question of self-reflection, for the journey through time is walked alone – taking that plunge into the book of life and accepting it as we experience it. Unfortunately, this seems to be the most difficult part of life: acceptance.
Acceptance – observing our life as the Lord’s will, hukum, call it what you may. This is a beautiful art that can only be learned through you. For the Master is the epitome of accepting all that has come his way even though he has the power to change course at will. Yet, despite being in touch with the divine supreme power, he chooses not to. Is this a royal bluff played eloquently by the bluff master? Maybe. Or is it an intentional move by the immortal soul within the mortal coil?
It’s anybody’s guess. But it feels as though the Master chooses to accept and walk along his life path, for he is the living example of a perfect disciple in the reflection of a true master.
There is much to learn, much to say, but a lot more to digest. To have the courage to fathom instructions without question, doubt or application of the mind is indeed a challenging task – one that can only be achieved through implicit faith and belief in him.
At that level of faith, happiness is found in the smallest, simplest and most innocent things. If only we could absorb and digest all the grace showered on us and do as we are taught, perhaps life would not be as complicated as we make it, and we would be content. At that stage of tranquillity, a reality will dawn on us, awakening us to the one truth that only he is.
Thank you, Master, for granting me that one wish.
May we always accept and learn to live in the Lord’s will.