Footprint in the sand
There are moments when we feel big
And there are moments when we feel small
Small, not because we did not achieve anything
But because even when we achieved something
If we were able to build a life
Live it
And succeed in it
In the end it doesn’t matter
When we look beyond what our eyes can see
Some may think that I am here to boast about what I have done
I know it is just a drop in the ocean
Many have done more
And more intensely that I have done or will do
And many that will come after me
Will do more and live more than I will do in this lifetime
But again it does not matter
So you may ask
What does matter
We are finite beings in this world
We are destined to live and to die
And our footprint in the sand will not last long
And even if it did
When they look at it
They will never know the man who planted it
Or why that step was taken
That step will only matter to you
As you are the one who planted it on the floor
The reasons you did it is yours alone
And whatever benefit you get out of doing it
Is only yours to claim if you want
I never said that any step you take should be towards me
My goal is and always will be
That you find fulfillment in doing it
That you find your happiness at the end of your journey
With or without me at your side
But that the knowledge that I have imparted to you
Has made you stronger and more committed
To that step you have set for yourself
So that you can achieve it with pride
That you can cherish those memories that were shared
And use them to give you the strength when you most need it
That step
Big or small
Doesn’t matter
What matters is
You
Find your happiness while you can
As this world will not wait for you
My prayers to those who will have to fight in this battle
My prayers to those who will lose this fight
My prayers to those who will have to remember those who have been lost
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