In A Hot Desert, There Hides a Well
“And now, here’s my secret, a very simple secret: It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.” The Fox
I was thinking of writing my own novelette, when I made this late-night reading of one of my favorite books, The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Actually, it was last night that I remembered it, so I drew out this tiny book from my bookshelf. Like any inspired writers, I lied on my bed–heard nothing but silence–and waited for a long hour of an apparition of words and phrases that I long to merely give ideas to my own story. I have read this book twice, yet it was just last night that I really appreciated it. I loved the plot and the important character–the Little Prince, respectfully.
On his journey, I learned several lessons. The author made use of riddles and figurative speeches, which may be really hard to understand in just one reading. Contemplating through each word and line, I discovered sweet and simple revelations from the author. Well, maybe I could use this very inspiring paradox, that was stated above, in my writings. Most likely, I want to pattern some of my ways of writing to his styles and to his points of view, until I could produce my own style that’s certainly unique! 
By the way, my favorite part was when the Little Prince tamed with the fox who revealed an indeed wonderful secret of life. His last words for the little prince (which are stated above) astonished me and led me to being marvelled to the creative imagination of the creator. I connected his saying to what the little prince said in chapter 24 of the book. Let me quote it; it’s my favorite. “What makes the desert beautiful”, said the little prince, “is that somewhere it hides a well.” Did you see the sparking connection of both lines? If not, close your eyes and look by your heart.
What made this parable significant to my reflective thoughts is when the author just simply appreciated life–from his drawing of the boa constrictors from the inside and out, up to the simple illustration of a sad landscape of the desert– and this is the style I’ve been saying that I wanted to embrace. This means, noticing and seeking for the hidden beauty of simple and complex things in life. The real beauty of life can be seen by those who truly appreciate it… even if it looks terrible for others. Some people, they just want and believe on what they see. Unless it is seen by their naked eyes, they wont believe and understand. Unless they see a well or an oasis, they will forever curse the desert.
Today, let’s picture ourselves midst the desert of life. It is never funny to walk in a place away from any human inhabitation, where the sun rises and almost toasts our skins. But have we ever considered the nice thought of walking along with fun people, like the little prince, who will accompany us in our journey and lay with us in the sand dunes until night? Have we ever thought of moving our feet and find the hidden well somewhere of it? Well, these are only examples of appreciating the desert. I liked also how the author made similar the color of the desert into the color of the honey. Sweet!
What is essential is invisible to the eyes. We need an invisible God whom we need in our journey in the desert… so that we could have the heart of looking for a well… a well somewhere in the desert of life.
Conquest of the USA Promised
And the Lord spoke to Imay in Exodus 23
20 I am sending you an angel to protect you and lead you to the United States of America, the land I have ready for you. 21Carefully obey everything the angel says, because I am giving him complete authority and he won’t tolerate rebellion. 22 If you faithfully obey him, I will be a fierce enemy of your enemies.
23 My angel will lead you into the land of the Americans; the land of freedom, opportunity, liberty, prosperity, richness and righteousness.
24 Do not follow any negative customs or worldly trends. Instead, destroy those and shatter the harmful things it offers (like fast foods! hehehe..) 25 Worship only me, the Lord your God! I will bless you and I will make you strong.
Imay wrote down God’s commands and promises, and in the silence of her heart, she shouted, “I will obey you, my Lord, and do everything you commanded!” Exodus 24:7
(From the Scripture; Contemporary English Version:
Imay’s Version ©)
Faithful Bloggers
I just reopened this blog today. I’m excited to write in this ever first blog of mine… again! By the way, I’m looking for faithful bloggers here on Friendster. They are the ones who are, “if-I’m-going-to-open-my-mail-I’ll-see-blog-updates-from-them” people. Moreover, they are who just love sharing their sentiments and experiences. Of course, I’m one of them. Don’t say we’re the people who are not preoccupied with things; it’s just that, we always find ways to share what’s inside our hearts. I’m just pretty interested on reading other people’s online journal.
So Friendsters, let’s leave that old way of daily transforming our layouts and posting nonsense talks on bulletin board (oops, sorry for the harsh words!) Instead, let’s start a new hobby in the world of Friendster– that is Blogging. It’s a fun way of sharing our stories and letting our friends know that we are interested with theirs too by simply reading their blogs and dropping some comments.
If you are looking for a reader of your blog, just tell me and I’m willing to know more of you. Maybe we could exchange links, or something? Just leave a comment here if you are interested. Well, let’s see if your blog catches my interests and other’s interests too!
Express… Be bold for a while…
