PIthy Prosetry VIII

Qualitative moments

What if we decided that long ago,
there were incidents,
seemingly minor,
but significant,
that were an indicator
of extraordinary character.
What if we did something
that cost us nothing,
yet was the right
thing to do.
Regardless of our weaknesses,
we managed to do a deed
that was unusual for us,
but was indicative
of a greater intelligence
and wisdom than we rarely
thought we were
capable of knowing.
What if for brief moments
in our mortal lives,
we heard, listened to
and followed
a still small voice
that was suddenly
remarkable clear.
For the short times,
that we were one
with that wisdom,
we performed a service
that significantly altered
the lives of a select
group of people.
Even a few individuals
if moved at their depths
can go on to alter, improve,
and impact
an exponential number
of others
in the same qualitative way.
Hurray for the
moments of clarity.
Let us celebrate them,
identify with them,
pray that they come often,
and realize that
they are closer
to what we really want
more than anything else.