There are valleys, peaks and villages that are parts of
personal growth. Focusing only on setbacks can stagnate who I am, like a river
with no flow.
I see the valley as the peep hole. Though small, it provides
vast awareness and vision. It is a comforting warranty for better times; this
valley is abundant with lessons. If I embrace this place, I begin to see it is
where animals come to escape the bitter cold of the peaks, where life thrives
through a cycle; it no longer is a valley, but a village. If I stand still in
this gathering place, I will feel the energy rise up through my feet, I will
kiss my passion, embrace my anxiety, and be comforted by the cloak of truisms
in my life and seek teachings to not covet the peak.
As I am drawn to the summit, I begin, “Once I get there I
will….” “Oh, the glory I will see when I reach to top.” That day with be THE
day I see my triumphs.” Then the duality of my spirit speaks, “Is seeing equitant
with sight?”
The peak signifies victory; I am exhilarated by the pentacle,
but this lesson is not to be taken lightly. As I reach the peak, I understand
that without company, I am lonely; the tundra is high, yet sparse. “Did I covet a place where all negativity
would be resolved only to find the deep hole of my soul?” “Is this the true
meaning of yin and yang, sin and forgiveness, right and wrong?” The beauty of accomplishment gives me the
overwhelming urge to sit a while looking out over the valley, where I saw my
life as a peep hole of existence. It’s
not about the peak or the valley; it’s about the village, the landscape of my
life.
I now understand it is the oscillation between the valley
and the peak that brings balance and growth to my village. I accept that there
will always be tragedy and triumph and that I will visit the dark as everyone
must do to appreciate the light. I strive to learn in the valley, and continue
to reach peak, but I will find comfort the village.
I have been given the gift of consciousness. This is my time
to shine, to understand that I am more than my illness, and that living with
illness for me is about improving reality, to find comfort in the peaks,
valleys and villages, it is the plethora.
In healing,
Celeste Cooper, RN / Author, Freelancer, Advocate
Think adversity?-See opportunity!
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