Embracing the Joy of Infinity

The Creator created people, gave them words for communication and thinking, settled them in the fertile valley at the foot of the mountains, gave them longevity and started to observe, how they will aspire to their development.

The time has passed, but people did not develop.

They did not go beyond their village and did not climb up the mountains. Their eyes did not look at the sky and did not look in their Heart.

So they became old.

The Creator decided to find out, what was the matter.

He became a man and came to them as a traveller. Before sunset people gathered at the square to talk with the traveller.

He described them a life beyond the horizon and suggested:

– Do you want me to lead you there, and you will see how people live in these places?

— Oh, they answered sadly, it is late, we are old …

– Then come with me to the mountains to gaze out upon the breathtaking view from the top!

— Oh, they suspired, our energy is waning …

— Let your spirit soar as you contemplate the celestial expanse, the traveller said to them, and I will tell you about the life in the Kingdom of Heaven!

They answered again:

— The weight of years bears down upon us; our mind will not grasp your story …

The traveller became sad. He decided to cheer people.

— Let‘s sing a song! he said and was going to sing first, but people noticed that the sun had dipped below the horizon.

— The day is done, they said, it is time to sleep… and went to their huts.

— The traveller shouted them, People, when life is continuous and infinite, it is not late for any achievements!

But they did not turn back. Then the Creator told himself:

— I will take away all words of limitation from people: “late“, “not“, “impossible“, “far“, "high“, “hard“, “will not understand“, and will place in their hearts the joy of infinity. Maybe they will perceive my Law: nothing is late, because there is no end, there is only the beginning!

As I reflect on this parable, I am reminded of a moment from my own life when I felt the weight of limitation. I had always wanted to learn a new language, but I thought I was too old to start. One day, I decided to take a class, and it opened up a whole new world for me. For instance, I recall a conversation with a fellow student who was in her sixties and had just published her first book - her determination and perseverance were evident in the way she approached every challenge, and I saw firsthand how her accomplishments inspired others to pursue their own goals. The Creator's message is clear: with an open heart and mind, we can achieve anything, regardless of our age or circumstances. I also think about my grandmother, who started painting at the age of 70 and discovered a new passion that brought her immense joy - she would spend hours in her studio, lost in the creative process, and her art became a reflection of her boundless energy and enthusiasm.

He did so and waited for the morning: will people change and will they go with him to the mountains?