I'm realizing it's not about a hike, or a girl, or about a degree, or fellowship, etc... All in all it's about the journeys that life brings our way; it's never about one thing. Many friends, unbeknownst to them, have taken such journeys. Some continue to fight what life decides to bring naturaly to them, some expect it and deal with it graciously. I'm inspired by the latter group.
It's all about the grace man. Nothing more; nothing less. There was an abundance of that in the villages I've visited in Lebanon. There's not much of in Beirut however, unfortunately. People might be under the impression that it's embarrassing to 'act' that way. Yesterday I was mistaken for an 'on the cart' vegetable salesman. The man who asked me how much the Kilo of Figs was turned all red and was real apologetic when he realized I was just standing there. I, on the other hand, was really honored in this case of mistaken identity... When I asked the salesman if he dug his life, he smiled and asked me, "whats not to like kiddo?"... I love that. An answer that's a journey in and of itself...
And what is growth other than realizing that theres so much more to learn, to see, to breathe in...?
My brother and I decided to go on this expedition together knowing that there is growth to be had; spirits to interview; and mountains to climb- literally and figuratively... Most importantly we had no expectations and what better way than to walk, talk, and laugh at each other and ourselves...? Ask me in a year what this meant to me and I'll try and give you more than generalizations...
For now I'm living life, learning from it and loving the best I can...
Peace and Love,
Samer
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