MY COMPANIONS

BY DOROTHY SPEARMAN-CLARK

Memory’s visits always leave me unhappy, Though I must say, the happy ones are far and in between. She, on some occasions, left me with enthusiasm and a renewed zeal for life, her presence reminding me that there is so much that life still has to offer. It’s incredible how she helps me recall those happy occasions in which I should be proud. You know, those times that remind us that the inner power gifted within us is still there, and it’s working perfectly fine.

Towards the end of this writing, I began to think of how much my past Memory brings up. And, as much as I can appreciate her recollections, I believe that most of them should be thrown out. Especially the bad stuff. This thought also reminded me that maybe most of the bad things she brings up about my past shouldn’t affect the present anyway. You know, whatever happens now should be left all to chance.

You know what? This brings to mind another companion - one worth mentioning here. Allow me to tell you about her.

Well, first and foremost, she’s not quite the companion as Memory. I mean, she doesn’t show up as often. However, I do believe that I might prefer her company over Memory’s any day.

First off, she is not as pesky as you know who; and she never arrives at an awkward moment. She always seems to show up when it is time. This companion doesn’t do any forewarning like Memory, either; she professes no doomed premonitions. When she shows up, it always seems to be at the perfect time and right on time.

Don’t’ get me wrong; I believe she can act just like Memory; she doesn’t. For the most part, she keeps her peace and allows my fate to evolve into just that, my destiny. Her name? I call her Destiny.

I like it when Destiny shows up. Because, as I mentioned, she always seems to show up just when it’s time – in “due” time. There is no other time in which she should have arrived; but, at that particular moment. And I feel that when Destiny graces my presence, it is always at the right time.

She brings satisfaction – the kind that brings life full circle.

I know you are wondering just what I might do about the relationship between myself and Memory. Well, you know I can’t just dump her and never hear from her again. However, a bit of advice from Destiny is worth taking heed. Destiny tells me that most of the stuff that Memory brings up (especially the bad stuff) should be used for “Information Purposes Only,” anyway. She (Destiny) constantly reassures me that her presence and her presence alone should be the visits that sum all things’ - kill any doubts.

And you know what? I agree! I should keep both as companions, however, in their respective places. I figure I can accept Memory to set the pace for my present situation and use Destiny to bring it all together in the end. Both are indeed a helpful pair. I’ll even go as far as to say, each carries her weight - assuring that I absorb each lesson and use both of their knowledge accordingly.

Yes, my companions serve me well. So, well that I unselfishly share them both. I have invited each, Memory and Destiny, to pay a visit to each of you.