LIVE IN THE MOMENT - ENJOY YOUR NIGHT!

You've long given up on sleep, anxiously waiting for the break of dawn.  Your night is unusually long, and the silence of your room is harsh and cold.  The familiar comforting laughter of children has long died out and all you can hear is the occasional bark of the neighbour's dog.  You reach for the remote control and switch on the small television set as you lay curled up in the heavy blanket, the cool winter air biting your cheeks.  For a while you browse through different channels, then annoyed you switch the television off;  nothing appealing there.

Frustrated, you get out of bed, put on your slippers, walk to the window and draw the curtain - just enough to look into the neighbour's garden.  As usual, his outside lights are on and to your surprise there he is, walking aimlessly in his long, white robe, stopping now and then as if to take in the cool, winter air.  You smile to yourself as you realise that you're not alone;  your neighbour is having a sleepless night, also wondering how long it will take before morning breaks.  

The next time you feel overwhelmed by the darkness, put on your warm robe, make yourself a warm glass of milk, get out and enjoy the cool breeze.  Always remember that someone else is going through it too.  Somewhere up there, there's a morning star and the less you worry about it, the sooner dawn will break.  Live in the moment, enjoy your night and thank God for the precious gift of life.  Always remember, only He is your Light in the darkest night;  a faithful Friend when friends are gone!

© Yvonne Mahlape Maserumule, 2015
(All rights reserved)