The Fisherman Within Ourselves

Sunday, July 11, 2010

Sometimes when we feel that something is missing in life, we go fishing. We might not be sure of what we are fishing for and we might not even be aware of what exactly is missing. It is an emptiness that leads us to the water and when we arrive we find that we are holding onto a pole. It feels so right in our hands and gives them something to do while thoughts get lost and the raging river hydrates the soul. When something bites we snap out of the fog to reel it in. A connection to something outside of ourselves is made and an overwhelming excitement kicks in as we wait to find out what it is. Then we have to decide whether it is worth keeping or if it has to be tossed back. Does this fish hold the answers to our questions in life? Will this fish satisfy our hunger? Sometimes we have to let ourselves off the hook and let God decide. ~Susan