Do you believe in destiny? Do you think that no matter what
we think and do, there is a “Divine Plan” for us to fulfill. Yes, we have free
will, but some events in our life are meant to be, and they will happen when
their time has come.
My meeting this man was meant to be. I had dreams about him
long before I met him. Of course, I did not know who my dreams were announcing,
but I knew that sooner or later he would show up in my life.
The other “event” which was part of the “Divine Plan” was
that this man would end up living with me, in my tiny apartment. Oh! He did not
want to!! He tried many different alleys, but they all failed and at the end,
he had no choice, but come to live with me. To me, this was a sign that a
Higher Power was in charge, and we had to comply.
This was going to be an experience that neither of us was
prepared for. Our relationship, so far, is based on a loving friendship, a mutual
respect for each other and is purely platonic. How to accommodate the need for
space and isolation that he requires (and so do I) in this small New York apartment, pompously called a
one-bedroom, when there is no wall separating the living room from the sleeping
alcove!! We had to use our imagination and move things around to create some
sort of separation that would allow some privacy for both of us.
We managed, and started to get used to this temporary
arrangement. We are both learning how to adapt to a new situation and get to
know each other better. I know it is difficult for him because his spiritual
journey requires time alone, space and silence. As for me, my feelings for him
became stronger and stronger, creating a conflict in our respective goals. I
had to learn how to control my thoughts (which he picked up very easily!!) so
as not to interfere in his field.
Now that we live under the same roof, his influence in my
life is even more prominent! He takes very seriously his role as a teacher for
me, showing me new ways of living my physical life as well as my behavior in
general. Every day I make progress, growing and feeling better in my body and
mind. He improves my life in every way and I hope I help him in his search for
perfection, as well as his work which requires my skills.
Where is this going to lead? I don’t want to speculate and
leave it to God to decide. After all, He/She put us in this tight situation!!