KINDNESS
Embarking on the Journey of Kindness: A Tapestry Woven in Sorrow
In the labyrinth of life, discovering the essence of kindness requires traversing the terrain of loss, where the tangible dissolves like salt in a weakened broth, leaving a poignant aftertaste of what once was. All that rested in your grasp, meticulously counted and treasured, must slip away. This shedding unveils the desolation that can sprawl between the realms of kindness, like vast expanses of untouched landscapes awaiting exploration.
Picture the relentless ride of existence, the ceaseless bus journey with passengers consuming maize and chicken, seemingly peering out the window into eternity. A ride that seems perpetual until it halts abruptly. To grasp the profound gravity of kindness, one must venture where the Indian, draped in a white poncho, rests lifeless by the roadside. Confront the undeniable reality that this could be you, the traveler, someone who navigated the night with plans and the simple breath that sustained life.
Kindness, at its core, unveils itself after sorrow has been embraced as the other profound depth. Wake up intertwined with sorrow, converse with it until your voice captures the thread that weaves through all sorrow, revealing the vastness of the cloth. In this awakening, kindness emerges as the beacon of understanding. It becomes the sole force that impels you to tie your shoes and step into the day, to mail letters and procure bread. It raises its head above the clamor of the world, whispering, "It is I you have been looking for." From that moment, kindness becomes a faithful companion, casting a shadow or walking beside you as a friend, always and everywhere.