Random Musings. . .by Kui Gathua

Today, I begin a new life. Today, my days add up to another year of my existence. Today, I welcome a new beginning. I come into this year with more and less baggage than I did the last. Less by the shedding of old fears, neuroses and habits. More from the weight of expanded expectations. Many have contributed to my journey this past year. Some I will not go without into the next. Others I gladly leave behind as I move on. There is more to learn. There is more to give. There is more to achieve. I choose to face the future with anticipation, rather than apprehension. I will multiply my value a hundred fold. Henceforth, only for guidance will I pray. Guidance so that I may acquire ability equal to my opportunities. Ability to hunt with words and prosper with love. Ability to remain humble through obstacles and failures. Courage to laugh at my misgivings. Sufficient days to reach my goals. Discipline in the habit of trying and trying again....

It is here. And it comes down unexpectedly almost always. Just as am preparing to leave the house in the morning. Or the office at 5pm. Today I woke before the rain. Then it woke up and beat me to the outside. It is mainly grey now, but the blue still keeps peaking out once in a while. There is another grey-ness in here. This one comes with a salty rain in 2 streams only. It needs no umbrella, just a hankie, or none. Ever had to live through it? Smile in spite of it? Usually, if the sun shines through a shower, A rainbow comes through too. Today I will smile and create a rainbow, in spite of the falling rain.