No two days are ever the same. Even if you are leading a monotonous existence, there is still variety; though we may not always be aware of the subtle changes that surround us.

Small things, such as changes in the weather, a friend's mood or even something you may hear can dramatically change how you think.

How often have we been going about our business when we receive a phone call, with either good or bad news that can dramatically alter our perspective on everything around us?

When the mind is preoccupied with thoughts of the past or future, it can not hear the voice of the present.

Sometimes it is important to deal with the past and not allow it to impinge on your present. This is especially true in relationships, and in some cases you should keep lines drawn between those, who through circumstances beyond your control may still be in your life and those you currently treasure.

Finally, it is vitally important that you do not allow thoughts of what an other person may or may not be thinking cloud your enjoyment of how and who they really are.

Many a relationship has been destroyed based on thoughts of “what might be” rather a reality focused on “what is” that can only be created by open and honest communication about all that is present now.

Previously

Having journeyed in search of treasure for a day and a half, three friends Pre, Nunco and Pro have encountered three other people from their village, who were going to tell them about the journey they started a year ago.

In order to hear the story and about the treasure that they found, the three friends all had to want to hear the tale. Pre had got frightened and run off, with Nunco persuading him to return however in the meantime, Pro has disappeared.

The story Continued

As Pre and Nunco started to look around for Pro and ask where he was, they discovered that he had actually taken off with Electra, who was the travelling companion of the other three.

“When did he leave you, which direction did he head in, what did he say?” blurted out Pre “I mean did he say it was because of me?” He started pacing around, looking really agitated.

Santiago looked up and responded “Don't know really, after you guys headed off, he tried to get more information from us, but when we said that we could not tell him he drifted over to Electra”

“The two of them were chatting for a while, to be honest, I think she was flirting with him, she does that a lot, but she never really means it, she is really quite focused. By focused, I mean, that lady knows what she wants”

“Come to think of it” he added, “I suppose Pro is quite good looking and she's no grouch herself – I really don't know why she was hanging around with us”

“Maybe it was because you found the treasure and she thought you guys would share some of it with her” asked Pre

“To be honest” interjected Andreas “I think she was quite depressed when we met her. Something had happened in her life. She wouldn't tell us what it was mind you. I often used to come out of the tent and there she was sitting on a log or something staring out into the distance. I am sure I saw the odd tear glistening on her cheek”

“I think she joined up with us a way of escape, many times people run away from their fears, but unfortunately we can not leave our minds behind us. All fears take root in our own sub-conscious and there we feed them with our own self doubt”

“I feel that maybe she was attracted to Pro, not just because of his good looks, but also because he is such a forward thinker, he is able to weave an amazing tapestry of dreams”

“It makes sense” replied Nunco “however; I have often found that Pro himself uses his future dreams as another way of escaping current reality. When you live either in the past of the future, one does not have to face up to some of the realities of the present”

“Now, don't get me wrong, dreams are great as long as they are accompanied by corresponding action and awareness of where you are in relation to achieving your goals. We often find many obstacles along the way, and the dreamer who walks along with his head in the clouds can often be tripped up on the smallest of boughs that may lie in his path..”

In a rather uncharacteristic role reversal, brought about by a realisation of their current situation, Pre interrupted Nunco saying “This theorising about Pro and Electra's state of mind or ability to be happy is not going to bring us any closer to realising where they are!”

“You are so right Pre, let's go! Guys, do you know which direction they were headed in?”

“Is it important that you follow your friend or should you leave him on his own journey?” asked Santiago

“The past can not progress into the future without first crossing the present” said Nunco

“We made promises to watch over each other as each of us has a part to play in our journey. Though we may be parted for a time, it is our kinship that will serve us well on our journey”

“Pre, do you not miss the forward thinking and ambition of Pro?” asked Nunco “Personally, I would miss either of you equally, since a journey as important as this is something that I enjoy sharing with both of you”

“There are only two ways out of here, and since we did not see them when we returned to the stream, it makes sense that they must have headed off this way”

“Santiago, Janus and Andreas – it was great meeting you guys and who knows I am sure we will bump into you again. Are you going to head back to our village and let all of your friends know that you are still alive an well”

“We were not sure what to do in relation to that” said Santiago “as we do not particularly want to tell the people back at home what we discovered, as we do not feel that they are ready to hear it yet”

“And besides” added Andreas “We want to give you guys the chance to find out for yourself, without being mobbed by the crowds.”

“Nunco is correct, Electra and Pro headed down the path over there about 10 minutes ago. I really don't think that they were trying to get away from you, they just seemed anxious to get on with it”

“I feel that Electra will probably want to stay with you guys, as she has yet to complete her journey and maybe there will be enough treasure for you to share with her”

“She is welcome to stay with us” said Nunco “As long as it is ok with Pro and you are happy with it Pre”

“Sure I am happy enough to let Pro share his portion with her!” said Pre.

“Oh come on Pre, don't be so stingy, I am sure there will be plenty for all of us, whatever it is that we find. Indeed we may each get something completely different”

Nunco bent down and picked up a smooth white stone about the size of a pigeon's egg and turning to Pre asked him “Take this pebble for instance, what do you see in it?”

“Are you saying that maybe Pro or Electra picked it up, is it a clue maybe?”

“No Pre, it's not a clue, I was curious to see if you would notice its beauty, the fact that it is so smooth, almost flawless – I just really liked it and if you look closely you will see a raised spot on the side, looks like a tiny shell”

“Wow, you're right Nunco, is that a fossil then? It must be millions of years old and yet it's here with us now – is that the point you were trying to make, that we should appreciate what is in front of us now”

“Yes, indeed – its history or past is what made it what it is today and what I do now is what will make it's future” with that Nunco drew back his arm and hurled the stone far into the trees off the side of the path”

“Hey, who threw that?” came an angry shout from where the stone would have come crashing to earth.

“That sounded like Pro” said Pre enthusiastically “But what the heck were they doing off the path in the middle of the forest?”

Nunco looked sharply at Pre, who instantly turned bright red adding “Oh, no don't say they were..”

“Let's not jump to conclusions straight away, I mean they only left 10 minutes ago” Said Nunco

The two friends, found a break in the line of trees and soon they came to a clearing in the wood. What they both saw was not what either of them expected……

… To be continued

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