Vulnerability

Growing up in my island home, one thing any child can say they grew up with are the sayings from our elders. It didn't necessarily mean that the one's giving us these sayings were indeed the wise ones; but somewhere along the way, they were given these words of insight and felt the need to share the love and joy by speaking it on from one generation to the other.

"Good things come to those who wait…"

"Do so, en like so…"

"Keep your friends close and your enemies' closer…"

"Do your best and let God do the rest…"

I can go on and on, and the majority only Caribbean people may understand because it is written and said in the many dialects and crosses of languages we have learned to use while living here.

Sometimes we are driving in brand new snazzy cars; sleek, sharp, with that new car smell, we can drive on to new and daring destinations without a care or worry. That's when we feel we are in control of the situation, when despite the signs that we pass in the rear-view mirror, we shrug off and do our own thing. Along the way we form new relationships that are exciting and promising; and every so often we bend over backwards to ensure their happiness.

By the time we get to new cities, towns or villages, the new relationships or passengers in our snazzy car, we realize who they really are. Some of us show them the door straight away after realizing this; others (sadly like myself) think that although they have showed their true colours, there must be some goodness left inside somewhere. For aren't we all reflections of each other, on different paths, to learn different lessons? Then why ostracize and criticize and eliminate so quickly.

So at this point, although our car is lagging now, and running low on fuel and energy, some of us decide to speak. Speaking can be a wonderful thing when you choose your words wisely and slowly; for even though we may feel vulnerable , upset, angry or in a bit of pain, once unleashing these emotions, we are able to become empowered and with that, healing can occur for both parties.

Bollocks! I can hear some of you say… and yes, I would agree sometimes it's easier to hide away or try to forget, but this is where we are wrong. We mustn't hide. We must exist in clear love, for someone operating on true, unconditional love in its ultimate form keeps no secrets. Someone operating in an awakened state doesn't find it necessary to keep secrets, because they develop a sense of trust. Only when that sense of trust is broken; or they realize that the other person isn't ready to progress in light and love, and then do they gently surrender.

When we grace this earth, our memory evades us quickly of all the understanding we have gathered prior to this lifetime; because of this we feel helpless and vulnerable when faced with new challenges that ought to make us stronger. We find it easier to stay in a superficial, meaningless, and desires worldly; for we believe 'this is it', what we can see, hear, feel, touch and taste.

There is so much more my darlings, there is universal light and love, there are angels gliding ever so near, there are whispers of brilliance in the wind, there are messages seen in the sun-rise and the sun-set. And it's also here, now, living your life with purpose and meaning and mostly of love. Be truthful, even if you feel vulnerable. Take a breath and whatever you do, do so with the highest of loving intentions. You will be blessed for it! And those whom are slick and unrelentless…that disappoint us because we are not under their command anymore, let them go in love, with compassion and forgiveness, and pray that one day that small girl or small boy in them will grow and see the bigger picture. For it isn't a competition, it's about success garnered by helping and loving one another.

It's alright my darling; don't be afraid…as a handsome soul once told me…"You're stronger than you think…" J

Bless-up!

Jair J