Of
what use is it to a man if he gains the whole world and looses his own soul? When
a man’s body is ill, he labours ceaselessly in search of a physician to
prescribe remedy. Bitter herbs and tabs he takes to regain his health. With
improved health the man relaxes and says to himself’ all is well’. Of what
value is it if I gain my physical health when my spiritual health is below the
poverty line? What is the delight in having a healthy body carrying a wrecked
spirit? What wisdom is there in rejoicing having a healthy body while the life
of the body cries of ailment?
When
the body is well, the carrier ought to labour ensuring that the spirit is
healthy too for what good would it be to have a clean cup having foul contents?
The spiritual is ever more superior to the physical. Man must thus not be
content when all is well with his body but with the healthy body work to enrich
ad keep his spirit in order.
Unlike
the body where one seeks different physicians, the spiritual doctor is one who
is always available on call and never too busy. A journey to Him is not needed neither
do we need any consultancy fees. Step of faith is the only fee, an acceptance
of the filthy state of the vessels of our hearts and a genuine confession of
our misdeeds are all he asks.
With
this realization may we focus not only on the body but of that which transcends
this life. May we not take comfort in the healthy body and forget the soul for
it aches not like the body but be wise to turn our focus on the life of our
life and receive grace from the source of all.
RITH@.
