Manchild In the Promise Land
Thirty-two is a unique number. Jesus was supposedly crucified at this age. Most would agree that men develop some sense of maturity around this point. For me, on July 7, 2009, it was the number of years that I have graced the face of this Earth.
In the past 3 decades, I have been fortunate enough to witness some of the cycles and progressions of life. I've seen a few foreign lands, and listened to plenty of people's stories of their journey. I've accomplished some of my goals, fell short of others. Altogether, I am happy pursuing happiness.
On my birthday, I had dinner with my family and tried to impart wisdom on my two younger brothers who will soon embark on the journey of boys to men. I'm not sure if the message got across, but if either of them read this, it is simple. "Enjoy your life while taking it seriously." Oxymoronic, but thus is life. The hedonistic pursuit of happiness has it's place, but must be countered with expectations of karma, and the loss of life's most precious commodity - Time.
Imitation is suicide, yet men must put away childish things. In the words of Jesus:
"If you bring forth what is within you, what you bring forth will save you. If you do not bring forth what is within you, what you do not bring forth will destroy you." (Gospel of St. Thomas)
It doesn't take 32 years to understand the importance of this...
posted by Malcolm Sykes @ 10:37 AM
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