A Dubai parking sign stood silently ignored. I stood in the shade next to it, aware for the first time that there were five different ways I could exercise my ability to pay for my parking. I knew the first two entry points. The others were surprising and once shared, logical. The thought of trying each was appealing, even as I knew the destination would be the same. No matter which option I might choose, I knew I would only go down one of these paths if I wanted to pay for public parking.
In the quietness of my reflection, I found myself faced with two choices. Where do I want to go? Which path do I want to choose to get there? The first I knew with certainty. I want to go towards a better future, caring to make a difference along the way.
I can visualise several path options. Some were defined by the negative, by what they did not include. Others were defined by the positive. Paul’s words came to mind as an example; “The law code – don’t sleep with another person’s spouse, don’t take someone’s life, don’t take what isn’t yours, don’t always be wanting what you don’t have, and any other “don’t” you can think of – finally adds up to this: Love other people as well as you do yourself.” (Romans 13.9)
I see my options as manifestations of acting on my goal. Life’s whisper light-hearted whisper reminds me that the simplicity of love, kindness, and care is always framing each step between today and a better tomorrow.
Disciplines and practices are my QR codes. Each takes me effortlessly to a place of being ready to act with kindness and care. The reflex captures my body’s reaction, my way of thinking, and even emotional decisions in ways that build confidence and willingness to act.
Intentionally reaching towards Divinity is my SMS. When I incline myself toward the Divine, I always discover I am in Divinity’s embrace.
Being open to Divine care is a step towards my goal today.
