Today we recieved our letters of posting. There was so much anxiety in the air. Many tears, many silence, many disappointments, many promises fulfilled, many promises unfulfilled. After holding us together for weeks and allowing us to build bonds with each other, today we would be dispersed. The bonds would be turn apart, some for a moment and some forever. Life continues stills. We must proceed to fulfil our dreams; we must continue in our service to our dear nation.
Many people were so excited just before the posting letters were distributed. This wasn't because they knew they were going to a wonderful place but because their request for relocation was granted. Some didn't get exactly what they wanted but leaving the 'north' was enough consolation for them. They have encouragement to those of us staying back. Some saw us as 'supermen.' But the issue is not being strong but being sane. Fear is not a noble reason to make a decision. I'd rather maintain status quo until I have a more honourable basis for my decision.
I wonder many times why Solomon said "I'd rather go to the house of morning than a house of rejoicing." Though I seek more insight, one reason is that 'house of morning' calls for genuine assessment. Ecstasy brews exaggeration and unrealistic hopes. Sobriety is a perfect environment to properly look into our hearts and seek the answers we need. God often speaks in sobriety. And if this is the position you find yourself today. Don't be in a hurry to drink yourself out or sink yourself deeper in depression. Remain calm and be alert, we receive the greatest encouragement of our lives at times like this. We make the best quality decisions at such moments. Many are unhappy with their PPA. Do not be in a haste to make a decision. Respect the effort of the 'senior corpers' who are trying hard to console us. True comfort will not come from without. Let this quietness be enough to hear the voice capable to give you comfort.
We have got so much attempts to make us feel better. Some have said inadequate and expensive accommodation and rejection is a major challenge in urban areas. They console those of us in rural areas that accommodation and acceptance is our edge. But no comfort is more effective and perpetual as that we learn in serenity.
There is a time to laugh. Joy gives us a surge of energy. It has its place as well. We need energy for implementation. We need energy for action. As soon as we obtain encouragement from our low moments, let's allow the high moments have their way. We need that energy. There is a time to mourn and a time to laugh. Don't let one extend beyond its necessary limits. Too much of either is toxic-depression or delusion. Just enough of each is fine-serenity and zeal!
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