“The moonlight in Miami
The
full, reddish-orange moon loomed large on the distant horizon as Phil, a
post-graduate student, stood on the deserted beach gazing at the reflections of
the moon and stars twinkling in among the gentle waves.
“If only I had
the wisdom of our Creator,” he thought. “Where did he get the knowledge to
create something so beautiful? There are miles of ocean and sand as far
as I can see. The oceanfront is never ending. I love it!”
Then, in a moment of
quiet contemplation, he began wondering if he'd set his academic
goals and expectations too high. Inwardly, his heart was aching.
“I don’t even want to think
about my life. I’m like a single grain of sand tossed on the beach by the
waves.”
Suddenly, he felt utterly
alone.
“I have no one.”
Phil had traveled south for a
spring vacation, trying to find peace of mind. He was wrestling with many
things including his recent marriage break-up and academic career.
He knew he'd gotten married too soon, probably to the wrong girl,
too. At first, his parents had been upset, but they had agreed to
accept his decision. They wanted him to become a university professor like his
father. He was already well on his way towards achieving that goal.
Phil loved Jana dearly and his
parents were starting to love her like a daughter. Jana seemed to love him too,
but she could not comprehend why he needed to complete his education; neither
did her elderly parents. Phil was not ready to become a father and his
wife insisted on having children immediately.
“Why are you only interested in
books?” Jana had asked him, repeatedly. “You have absolutely no time for us!
What about our marriage, children and our families?”
As he moon rose higher,
a gentle, humid breeze began to blow across Phil’s face. A tear rolled
down his cheek.
“The problems of today are
enough for one day,” he decided. “Tonight, I will only think about beauty and
truth! What must I do to be true to myself?”
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