Imagine Being Taken Hostage

The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown. – H.P. Lovecraft

 Imagine that you and your family are taken hostage, separated from one another, and instructed to wait patiently until your fate is decided.

Imagine how long it would take before Fear encircled you with some of his favorite children: Worry and Anxiety, Doubt and Uncertainty.

Not long, I imagine.

 

Patience is waiting.

Waiting creates a tunnel,

And places you inside.

The tunnel is dark and impenetrable,

And isolating.

You look, but cannot see,

You listen, but cannot hear.

You know where you are,

But you cannot understand why.

In the beginning, the tunnel is like a womb:

You feel safe, protected, and secure.

 

But, in time, you sense that you are not alone.

An intruder has invaded the tunnel.

An intruder, whose name is Fear.

He holds you hostage,

And makes you feel insecure.

No longer do you have any options,

No longer are you free to choose.

Fear is in control.

 

Endlessly you stare into the tunnel,

Searching for a way out.

Until you detect a

Pinhole, a flicker of light,

Like the flame of a candle burning

In the breeze,

In the night.

You move cautiously toward the light,

Careful not to awaken Fear,

Who sleeps by your side.

At the end of the tunnel is an opening,

A huge circle bathed in bright light.

Your pace quickens, your heart pounds.

But near the end of the tunnel,

Instinctively, you slow down.

 

Standing in the opening,

You fill your lungs with fresh sweet air.

You feel confident, secure.

In control.

Still, you look over your shoulder,

Still wary that Fear

Will suddenly appear.

Quickly, you must decide,

You’re free to choose:

The tunnel, or the light.

Can you decide?

Will you choose? – Excerpt from “I’m Afraid”

 

Imagine that it is not your family being held captive, but the families of your brothers and sisters.

We human beings hold Family, Service, Kindness, and Mercy sacred and immutable.

Imagine a world in which this did not hold true.

We human beings have a sacred, immutable duty to come to the aid of those who are suffering and in need.

This is who we are; this is who we must strive to be.

 I offer these thoughts for your consideration.

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The saga continues in my next blog.

Do Not Be Afraid!!!