I am sure it was a lucid dream. In the early hours of the morning, my eyes refused to open to face the morning glory. I could sense the mind ready for its never ending chatter. I rolled over and said, “please, it’s too early.”
What I could not ignore was my aching body. It seemed fed up and tired. “Why, why do you hurt like this?” I demanded. “Finally, you want to know?” The body responded. I could sense agitation in its tone. “What do you mean?” I said.
“When have you had time to talk to me, my friend? You are always ready to shut me up with a pill or two. Always in a rush to get somewhere, please someone, achieve something. I am with you through your endless pursuits, your neglect and your abuse. When do you ever care for me?” I was speechless but the body had plenty to say.
“Forget about me. You have totally forgotten your childhood friend, your soul!” “My soul?” I asked sheepishly. “I am sorry, I am not following.”
“Of course you are not. You see, you have learnt it all wrong. Actually, you were taught it all wrong. And you just followed them all. You neglected us both and followed the mind. No let me correct myself, you obsessed over the mind. You actually became the mind.” I was totally confused and too embarrassed to ask.
The mind, I know, chatters all day long, but isn’t that how its suppose to be? The body, well, okay, I did take it for granted. And the soul? How was it my friend? Where could I find this soul? Gosh, I had too many questions. I didn’t have the courage to ask them all.
“I know you are confused. Since, you are listening today, I am going to lay it all out.” The body was calm and assertive. “You see, I am your best friend. I support you in every way. But sometimes I get tired and sometimes I also crave a little appreciation and care. A little empathy and love would be much appreciated, just like all the love you give others.”
“I am sorry, I never thought of it that way,” I admitted.
“I am not done. Your real problem is that you don’t even know where to begin looking for your childhood friend, your soul. Do you?”.
“No, no you can’t admit that,” my mind whispered. For once I recognized my mind controlling me and creating the fear. “You will seem so stupid”.
“I don’t, you are right,” I replied choosing to ignore the mind. I felt a sense of relief as I said this.
The body smiled. “You have begun your quest, my friend, you shall succeed.”
I opened my eyes to welcome the glorious morning. I jumped out of bed and grabbed my pen. I had to write down all that came pouring in. But more importantly I was excited to move forward with a renewed perspective.
Have you neglected your body? Do you let your mind control your life? Are you in touch with your soul? Let’s have a conversation with the self and let the age of awakening begin!!
With love,
Devinder 💖
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