This is just an email I received from a younger friend of mine who has, in some ways, depth and perception of things around. It's part of the mass email this person occasionally shoots to everyone he knows. And this has been going on for a few years - this narrative and the same characters of his.
I thought the latest installment is provocative so I decided to add it here:
Dear Santa,
How's it going ? How time flies... It's been 16 years since I actually wrote you a letter, but knowing that you are such a wonderful chap and all I'm sure it's not a major issue. Right ?
Anyway I'm was just hoping that you could help me. Nope, I'm not asking for you to give me a Volvo S60, a Patek Philippe watch or even a pair of Timberland shoes. Do you really believe that I'm sure a shallow person ! ? I'm insulted.
Some or perhaps most of us go through life, without any idea of how it's going to turn out. Some search for the meaning of life, some find it in work while others turn to religion or groups to find and seek some kind of direction. We often hear platitudes like he's only a man if he's gone through army or whatever. If only this or if only that, or if I had actually had.... types of comments to bore one of his very existence. Do we go through life asking about How, why or what the hell am I actually doing with my life, kind of questions. ( Well I did and perhaps still do) Do we actually achieve maturity in mind, body and soul when we reach a certain age like 21, Santa? Yeah right.
What makes a man a man, Santa ? Is it Integrity, a Sense of Duty and Honor or simply just Reverence for Life ? Whereby the individual is shaped and conformed by the culture he was brought up in, to believe wholeheartedly that all this traits make a man. If this is indeed true santa then I have been judged and found lacking... .
Would a man be complete if he does not know and understand himself ? Could he shape his own destiny if his core values are like tattered sails ? What strength of character could he boast of then ? Oh my, I'm sorry Santa I've digressed... Actually I had wanted you to help me search for my dear and trusted friend, Corny. ( I'ved turned a deaf ear to him for too long... ) It's ok Santa, you don't have to tell me. I know, I know. I've got to emback on this journey myself. Yes, you're right. There are somethings in life you just have to rediscover by yourself.
Thank You Santa.
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