Tuesday, August 09, 2011

Ascension


And if I go,
while you're still here...
Know that I live on,
vibrating to a different measure
--behind a thin veil you cannot see through.
You will not see me,
so you must have faith.
I wait for the time when we can soar together again,
--both aware of each other.
Until then, live your life to its fullest.
And when you need me,
Just whisper my name in your heart,
...I will be there.

Ascension copyright ©1987, Colleen Corah Hitchcock

I love this poem.

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

20 July 2011

One day before I turn 30, I wish to blog again about being an unseen existence.

I have accomplished basically all my objectives: financial, academic, and career.

I continue to be an unseen existence, a distinct shadow that follows without being seen while being distinctly for one.

I believe my existence has been an unseen but useful, functional and meaningful one for the people I serve and love.

It is just hard to accept that the existence is unseen.

Being without a relationship for two years, I ask, "Am I ready?" I know I am, but sometimes, those whom I consider are not ready for who I am.

I remember saying, "Sincerity can be faked" to someone that I never thought would appreciate me for more than being an administrative staff.

I listen to things that hurt me, but I continue to listen to help them appreciate themselves, and let them know that their ideas are not stupid.

I love again, but again, it is not as easy as it should be. You say that I do not deserve this or you, but I do not think along those lines. I love because I love the person. It is not a utilitarian or justice question.

I have two younger brothers who have their own families. I have a job which I love for what it is and hate for some of the people I deal with. I work on things which most of the time are not included in my job description. But I remember that I am here to serve back the University and the Country.

I still do not know what my purpose is, so I fill my time with responsibilities which according to my own understanding are of use to people. I do not know how I will be evaluated in the future. I hope I can say with confidence that I have acted in the best interest of the people around me, given the situation I was in.

So, when I pass tomorrow, I have existed for 30 years, what will it be for me? What is my existence for?

It will be another long journey of self-discovery, but this self-discovery need not be lonely. Will you join me?