Written and posted by Jean-Louis
THE ENCOUNTER
Just
when the desired goal of shutting out all external stimuli has been
achieved or so he thought, a warm voice shook him out of his altered
state of consciousness. In spite of its gentle tone, the voice triggered
a reflex that rippled throughout his body caused by the unexpectedness
of his breaking the silence barrier.
“Welcome to the desert, I was waiting for you and here you are just on time”. These words gripped his heart with an uncontrollable anxiety.
-- That’s it , our lost traveler spoke to himself, thinking he was alone. Either I am waking up from a terrible nightmare, or I am in the throes of delirium just before dying of thirst, of a heatstroke and madness. First, dementia sets in indicating the decrease in blood circulation to the brain.
But then, what if this were real? continuing his monologue, arguing with all the motivation of his survival instinct. After all nobody enjoys dying alone. What if? In a desperate attempt to maintain a grasp on reality, he squinted with his deficient eyes to focus on the fuzzy image standing in front of him.
-- No, you are not going to die, I assure you. As long as there is life there is hope.
-- Easy for you to say. You should try being in my place. He uttered these words without realizing the weirdness of the situation.
-- Yes I understand, but I was in your situation before. This is why I am here with you. Perhaps one day you will be in my place after you meet my Master.
-- No thanks. Me, submit to a master. It’s been a long time since I have been out of school. Who do you see in front of you? A child who needs to be taught? Have you ever heard of pulling yourself by your own boot straps? And God helps those who help themselves?
-- Indeed, those are wonderful comforting words. But let me introduce myself: Joshua, guardian and desert guide. How about you?
-- Mine is Theophilus McCall.
-- What a beautiful name! Do you know its meaning?
-- No, my parents named me at my baptism. -- Nice to meet you, Theophilus. Well, It’s getting late. Why not continue our conversation tomorrow? You really need some sleep. Good night.
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Jean-Louis
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