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The Dialogues

   W: Time to get up; you need to run.
   B: 5 more minutes. You know I didn't go to sleep until late.
   W: You've slept enough. Get dressed.
   B: Fine, fine..........................
   B: I'm dying. I need to stop. The legs are tired. The lungs can't get enough oxygen.
   W: I know it's hard. Keep going. You need this.
   B: What do I need to do, die?! Can't you feel my pain? This is pointless. I need to stop.
   W: I know what you are going through. I know that every nerve is telling you that it can take no more. I know your lungs are desperately gasping for oxygen and your muscles are battered and torn. Keep going.
   B: You have lost all reason. I'm shutting this down. You don't know what I'm going through.
   W: Ever since the soul was fused to you I have been here. In every decision of the past where you persevered I was there prodding. In every achievement wherein you were crowned I was the one who pushed you. In every success that you will have in the future I will have sparked your motion. Even the Mind is under my influence. Such is my purpose. I will never give up, though sometimes you may bury me under distractions and vices. I am what makes you be what you were born to be. I am what makes you Man.
   B: Fine but I do this under duress. 
   W: Is there another way man achieves?


   C: I can't do it anymore, mom. Work sucks. I feel like I'm not learning anything in classes. I have no friends. 
   M: it will get better! You'll make friends. Classes will get easier. Work will get more bearable. 
   C: I just feel like everything is conspiring against me all at one once, you know?
   M: I know, my child. I know it's difficult for you. I promise things will look up for you. You're doing the right thing, and when you do that everything works out!
   C: What if it doesn't? What if I feel like this forever and nothing ever gets better! Things have changed since you were young, mom!
   M: My child, I have loved you since the day I first felt your life inside my womb. From that day everything I have done, I have done for you, so that you may be happy. When you emerged screaming into this world, I vowed to be there for you until my dying day. If you ever need to talk, I will stay up all night with you. If there is anything you ever need, I will give until I have nothing left. Things have indeed changed since I was a kid; my love for you will never change. 
   C: Thanks mom, I love you. 
   M: That is all I need to make it all the sacrifices worth it.


   S: I am weary, Lord.
   G: Tell me your troubles.
   S: Life is hard. There is so much pettiness in this world you have put me in. I fall so many times. There are so many trials and tribulations I must undergo. Every day is a struggle against the world and the flesh and it's almost more than I can bear.
   G: Trust in me. Shore up your weakness in my strength. Find shelter in Me when the tempests of the world make you lose your path.
   S: I know that your strength is enough, but how can I find that strength? I know you are Love itself; why can't I put my pettiness and selfishness aside? I feel I am not enough. 
   G: Before the universe existed you were in my thoughts. From the moment you came into being I have held you in existence out of love. Through every decision you have made against me I have stayed by your side, patiently waiting for you to exercise your will. I will never leave you. Come to me and I will give you rest. Empty out your weakness and I will fill you with my strength. All you have to do is choose me. 
   S: Is it time to come home?
   G: Not yet. You have work to do. I'll be right here. 


Each one of you has a greatness inside you. Each one of you can do more than you ever thought possible. Find your inspiration. 

~Worley

Special thanks to my mother. Without her I wouldn't be half the man I am; love you, ma!





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