THE STATION
by
Robert J. Hastings
Tucked away in our subconscious minds is an idyllic vision in which we
see ourselves on a long journey that spans an entire continent. We’re traveling
by train and, from the windows, we drink in the passing scenes of cars on
nearby highways, of children waving at crossings, of cattle grazing in distant
pastures, of smoke pouring from power plants, of row upon row upon row of
cotton and corn and wheat, of flatlands and valleys, of city skylines and
village halls.
But uppermost in our conscious minds is our final destination–for at a
certain hour and on a given day, our train will finally pull into the Station
with bells ringing, flags waving, and bands playing. And once that day comes,
so many wonderful dreams will come true. So restlessly, we pace the aisles and
count the miles, peering ahead, waiting, waiting, waiting for the Station.
“Yes, when we reach the Station, that will be it!” we promise ourselves.
“When we’re eighteen. . . win that promotion. . . put the last kid through
college. . . buy that 450SL Mercedes-Benz. . . have a nest egg for retirement!”
From that day on we will all live happily ever after.
Sooner or later, however, we must realize there is no Station in this
life, no one earthly place to arrive at once and for all. The journey is the
joy. The Station is an illusion–it constantly outdistances us. Yesterday’s a
memory, tomorrow’s a dream. Yesterday belongs to a history, tomorrow belongs to
God. Yesterday’s a fading sunset, tomorrow’s a faint sunrise. Only today is
there light enough to love and live.
So, gently close the door on yesterday and throw
the key away. It isn’t the burdens of today that drive men mad, but rather
regret over yesterday and the fear of tomorrow. Regret and fear are twin thieves
who would rob us of today.
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I've been engaging in a new "practice" the past couple of months that goes along nicely with the above mindset. Stay tuned for an upcoming post in which I plan to share more with you on my newfound joy. There will also be a complementary giveaway. Have a nice Friday!
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I've been engaging in a new "practice" the past couple of months that goes along nicely with the above mindset. Stay tuned for an upcoming post in which I plan to share more with you on my newfound joy. There will also be a complementary giveaway. Have a nice Friday!
