Reflections

Reflections of the beginning when they sat with childlike wide opened eyes
Thinking themselves prepared to absorb and process
And, in doing so, to expand their minds and mature their lives.

Reflections of moving their minds from static to dynamic
From unknowing to the knowing to unknowing
And, in doing so, to comprehend that they will forever be unknowing.

Reflections of realizing the value of both experience and knowledge
Gaining a perspective from which to see connections and disconnections
And, in doing so, to recognize that gaps and tensions forever exist.

Reflections of living with co-existing humility and pride, confidence and guilt
Proceeding with a focus on growth rather than nurturing shame
And, in doing so, to move toward the light away from the dark.