Hole

Holes exists everywhere, whether or not they are visible to the naked eyes.

If we are to look under the microscope, we will realize that almost all things that we hold and see have spaces in between each linking atom. As smooth as we see or feel, there will be weak points everywhere. It depends very much on the strength of the links to determine if these weak points will grow in size and end up creating a hole.

Since we cannot avoid holes, why not just live with it?

Very often we see a hole as a void in our lives. We are not born perfect, but at least we do not have a hole in the heart. When I was young I thought a hole in the heart means a hole through the heart created by a cupid. It was only after I went to school that I understood it literally means a hole inside the heart. This is a condition in the person that could create many health problems.

As complicated as it may sound, we should be thankful that we are given a chance to live a great life. We may have been through some events that break us. Just look on the bright side. At least we have a complete heart, why not live whole-heartedly?

We should dare to love, even if it hurts. We never try, we never know. Who is to tell if the love we now feel will last forever or will end in sorrow? Nobody can tell. Nobody will ever know. Why not just give it a try? Give your heart out never expecting anything in return. It is the expectations we set that often let us down. If we do not have any anticipations, nothing will let us down. 

A hole can be deliberate or incidental.

The clothes we wear have holes that can be seen if we look closely. This is so the cells in our body can breathe. We feel comfortable in such material. Just imagine if we have plastic bags for clothes. We would probably feel stuck in sweat and restlessness.

The pots that we use for our plants all have holes underneath. This is to avoid stagnant water clogging inside the container. Even the roots need breathing space for proper growth. Though they need water to survive, overly drenching them will cause them to suffocate and rot.

Holes are important for drainage. There are holes within the floors and walls of all constructions. We may not be able to see but they are important for the building to function properly. We need to ensure nothing clogs up or we will have to find alternative ways to get rid of waste water.

If we think of holes as a negative element, we will always encounter them. One of the most dangerous hole is a pothole. It may seem like a small little pothole but if left untreated, could be a major disaster for the next passerby.

In the path of life, we may encounter many dips and dents along the way. Some are negligible. But if we make an effort to understand the cause of it, we may be able to amend it before it spreads like a plague. All we need may be as simple as putting some fillers to smoothen the way.

Of course there will be some holes that are concealed. It may be hollow inside but still looking sturdy externally. We can swiftly glide through to the next level in life and forget about the emptiness within. Or we can choose to take life step by step and enjoy the space given for the mind to grow.

Sometimes, we stumble upon a hole so enormous it seems impossible to make it to the route on the other side. This is the time for us put on the thinking cap. We either stay put in the current situation or build a bridge across. Wooden or golden, now or within the year, straight or diagonal, nothing matters. As long as we put in the effort, we are sure to get somewhere. Whether it is the end of the rainbow or the beginning of another challenge, at least we tried. We give ourselves a pat for successfully crossing this hole.

A hole is motivation to move forward. Live to the fullest!

 

A round man cannot be expected to fit in a square hole right away. He must have time to modify his shape.

Samuel Langhorne Clemens (Mark Twain), American writer, 1835-1910