“If the mountain were smooth, we wouldn’t climb it.”
Exactly!
Mountains have rough edges
uneven landings that shape the character of their very existence
it was never created to be smooth
it was created to be rugged in some places
textured along the way
tall in stature
dimly lit
yet bold on all sides
mountains layer upon one another
generally uninhabited
yet awesome to wonder
sound familiar?
like life
it too, was never meant to be smooth
each of us
were climbing our life’s mountains
with their rocky terrains
their detours of pressing on
with varied colorations that caused us to
shift, stop, breathe, sob, laugh …
you know life’s drill
you get the view
and then we came to the landing of COVID 19
what the heck?
its rocky crevices
filled with
masks
and long walks to stay active
cautions to hold back hugs and kisses
quiet frankly
it’s unknown end
yet, like climbing the mountain
we must
keep climbing
keep wearing our masks
keep saying 6 feet apart
keep doing all things necessary
to keep all humanity safe
we will reach the top
one firm foot step at a time
then we will look back
at the rocky terrain
and appreciate
every step made
with every diligent act
because we will be at the top
looking down at the mountain-ness climb
that wasn’t as bad as we made it out to be
if
we lean into the mountains majestic wonders
keep climbing
one firm foot step at a time
because the mountain was never created to be smooth
the rough places give us footing to make the climb
Inspired by God