A spider was at work to make its web when I looked at the space between two plants in our front courtyard. It had spread itself widely and I looked forward to seeing a spectacular artistic creation of symmetrically arranged strands of a web by afternoon.
When I went to the spot by noon, the spider was nowhere to be seen and the web had disappeared.
The spider abandoned what it started or it was interrupted by something in the environment.
It is possible to start something with a plan on the outcome. It is yet another thing to be able to finish.
The starters might not be finishers often.
This has personal application for myself. I have a list of projects that I started of which only some could be completed. The others remain incomplete or abandoned.
I have recently taken time to reflect on it. Projects which naturally have a long gestational time or project time are the ones which suffered completion. During the period of preparation or the beginning stage there were revision of thoughts or circumstances changed because of which the original idea looked redundant.
The inner call to finish is often deterred by difficulties or hindrances. It is sometimes easy to let go than survive the challenges.
As for me, the web the spider left behind was an indication of its resolve and effort. That in itself is a reason to celebrate.
The initiative or effort if can last till one is able to finish, well done. If a project gets derailed, there is still something to be grateful for!
What we invested as time and effort would sometimes bear some fruits different from what was originally planned. I value and regard those who design and make an effort to create. I respect those who move forward even when a hindrance dislocated the desired outcome of a project.
We are men and women who can make a difference through the example of honest and faithful efforts.
The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation institute at CMC Vellore, which Dr Mary Varghese started remained in a low profile after her retirement till Dr Suranjan Bhattacharji took responsibility to revive it after about ten years. At that time it seemed that the efforts of Dr Mary were about to go in vain. But the institute is now the most sought after place for rehabilitation in india. What we sow would bring forth fruits sooner or later!
It is possible that we might sow and some others might reap the benefits! So beginners and finishers are alike because both laboured purposefully!
M.C.Mathew(text and photo)
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