Well, I would like to think that people have a positive outlook about me. I mean who wouldn’t but really it doesn’t matter. What is important and the only thing the truly matters is that you see a righteous man.
During my time in Chile, I was blessed to meet some really kool people. People who I feel are worthy of my time and my thoughts. I live my life like an open book. I hide from no one. I do this because to me it’s the only logical way to live. I have this ability to do this because I know who I am. I know my purpose. I know why I breathe and take up mass. These things I know. This gives me a freedom that very few people have. Deep down because I am this way, maybe I expect other people to do the same. This is an unfair expectation. I am sorry if I come across as being impatience and forceful with my desire to know about the people whom I choose to know. I refuse to close myself off and pretend I am someone that I’m not. Do you not walk down a street and wonder who you look pass? I can’t close myself peradventure I look pass the wrong person. I cannot fear pain and abuse. Many may see this as foolish or weak. But I say no! It is harder and takes more strength to stand before people and say, “This is who I am. Love or leave it!”
Today a very important question was asked. This question I have been asked many times by different people. That question is why do you wish to return to Chile? “I mean really Walter why do you want to go back. Did you have that much fun? Is it really that nice?” Well the answer to the question is a simple one. I feel the people I met in Chile are worthy of my time and energy. I simply wish to be amongst them and grow with them. I could care less about discos, sandboarding, beaches, pisco, and all the other things that distracts us from the true meaning of life. I simply want to build with the people I consider to be my brothers and sisters; my people Israel.
In my short life, I have seen much and felt many things some of which words cannot express. I have learned many things through experience and through being taught by those with wisdom that loved me. In my life I have learned this, that no one is an island. No one can stand alone.
Ecclesiastes 4: 9-12
“There is one alone, and there is not a second; yea, he hath neither child nor brother: yet is there no end of all his labour; neither is his eye satisfied with riches; neither saith he, For whom do I labour, and bereave my soul of good? This is also vanity, yea, it is a sore travail. Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up. Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm alone? And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.”
Friends are something I don’t look for. I’m not in the business of making friends. Honestly I’m not a big fan of meeting new people! Isn’t that funny! But if I come across people who I feel are genuine and real, only then will I go the extra step. Friendships are built over time, years in fact. Lifetimes even! I allow God to choose my friends. I don’t pick them. And time is the true test of any friendship! Time will tell who my true friend is and who is not.
Ecclesiasticus 25:1
“In three things I was beautified, and stood up beautiful both before God and men: the unity of brethren, the love of neighbours, a man and a wife that agree together.”
This is a part of me. I share because I can. I share because I will. Tomorrow is not promised to us.
So I say, we live today!
Aug. 22, 2005
My return trip to South America was worth it! Along with some battle scars, I returned with these two… mis damas.
*Please excuse the spacing and any errors.
