I arrived on the front side of rush hour. The metro station parking lot reflected the time of day for a usual business week. As I stepped onto the platform, I realised I was the only person waiting for the next train. It was not as if I was trying to avoid others. It felt like I was.
In the stillness and emptiness of the platform, I listened to Life’s whispers. She reminded me of my learning and growing. I could see what I was reaching for and what I left behind. I could see the good and feel for what I missed. I hear yesterday’s whispers playing on as today begins.
When reaching higher, it is good to remember the ladder I am standing on. At times, I forget. I act as if I have always acted alone, without guidance or support. With a forward view, I focus on embracing all things new. The empty station whispered wisdom; care is needed with each step. This includes tending to my foundation. As a writer once said, the future is “not [about] avoiding worshiping together as some do but spurring each other on, especially as we see the big Day approaching.” (Hebrews 10.25)
I am never as alone as I think or feel. The station was extraordinarily silent. It was weird in a strange, almost creepy way. I was confident it was a regular business day. I was sure of the time of day. Everything was as expected, except nobody was with me. Five minutes later, the platform was packed full of individuals waiting to continue their journey.
There is a larger picture than what I can see. At that moment, all I could see was emptiness. My emotions and senses reinforced my vision. It felt as if the emptiness was tangibly absolute, perhaps even permanent. I could not see beyond my vision. Moments later, a different story emerged.
Empty moments often bring fears, uncertainties, and doubts. Then and now, I hold Hope’s hand and step forward, confident that Opportunity is waiting for my attention and action.
