Triple Jump

Life has all of its parts; for a reason

To take a step or to make a jump? The second usually takes …thumbs up. It’s more impressive for the eyes, and people prefer flashy things; we know why. But for a great jump to be made, you need the steps to give force, to convey your body when is ready for the transition; to move forward, contributing to the Mission. Which distance then is more important? The one of the steps or the one made by the jump? If an athlete will be asked which of the two brought the medal, I think they’ll say there’s no question about that. The medal came for the whole act, not for a specific, separated part. And then the third factor enters the context; the third factor always brings balance. The immobility before the steps was also of great value; the same in the end. So, there’s no need for one of these to win; three as one, one made of three. The final result is not just its parts; It’s somehow this but also more than that. We don’t have to make jumps all the time; the other two work for that to come to life. No rush, it’s happening when it is to happen. Don’t be attached to this or one of the others. Just be present when any of these three is here, being aware of the processes that take place within. Our life has all of these: immobility, steps, jumps; motionless action, moving, and “rise-ups”. The “fall-downs” fall into the first category. And here’s a viewpoint of life, through an athletic allegory.

Note: I see people who are always anxious, hunting a permanent …jumping life. They think of steps and motionless action as something of a lower value than making a “jump”. But, life has all of these. For a reason. Months ago, with these thoughts and processes running within, I saw a big advertising-poster that showed an athlete during his jump as I was driving. I saw the same poster yesterday. So, a poem was born.

Anthi Psomiadou — CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 International : Credit must be given to the creator/ Only noncommercial uses of the work are permitted/ No derivatives