The path for the future—Indlela Yekusasa—is a journey that requires us to look both within and around us, understanding that the future isn’t something we race towards but something we grow into. Life isn’t about forcing things to happen but allowing ourselves to unfold, piece by piece, just as we are. In the same way that a rushed fruit never ripens properly, our personal evolution takes time, patience, and a deep connection to the parts of ourselves that often get left behind.
At the heart of this unfolding is the need to connect with the aspects of ourselves that drive us in different ways: the inner child, the pain body, and the ego. These aren’t just abstract ideas but real parts of who we are, shaping how we think, feel, and act. The inner child, for example, is the part of us that remembers what it was like to be innocent and open to the world before life became complicated. It’s where our raw creativity lives, where we still believe in magic and endless possibility. But it’s also where our earliest wounds can live, hiding in the places we might not want to revisit. And yet, to move forward in life, we must go back to that child, give them the love and safety they may have missed, and allow them to dream again. It’s only when we heal that part of ourselves that we can truly begin to believe in what’s possible for the future.
Then, there’s the pain body—the emotional baggage we carry with us from past hurts and unresolved grief. We all have it. The pain body clings to the memories that hurt the most, replaying them in our minds, often without us even noticing. It can make us react in ways we don’t fully understand, sometimes turning small issues into larger-than-life problems. But acknowledging the pain body doesn’t mean letting it control us. Instead, it’s about bringing it into the light, looking at it with compassion, and letting it go, bit by bit. This process can’t be rushed—much like the slow ripening of fruit on a tree, we have to allow our healing to happen in its own time. When we push too hard, we risk missing out on the lessons that come with simply being present with our pain, allowing it to move through us and release in its own way.
And then there’s the ego, the part of us that navigates the human experience. Often misunderstood, the ego isn’t something to be defeated—it’s simply a part of us that wants to protect and define who we are in the world. But if we let the ego take charge, it can lead us down paths of control, fear, and a constant need for validation. The key is to understand the ego’s place in our lives and allow it to work in harmony with our deeper selves. When the ego is balanced with the inner child and the pain body, it becomes less about control and more about guidance. It helps us make choices that align with who we truly are, rather than who we think we should be.
Life, much like nature, has its seasons, its natural flow. Rushing through these seasons—whether it’s pushing for success, healing, or personal growth—only leads to frustration. We’ve all been there, wanting something to happen faster, only to realize that the more we push, the further away it seems. But when we embrace the idea that everything has its time, that we are always in a state of becoming, we allow ourselves to breathe and let things unfold as they’re meant to. A rushed fruit does not ripen, and neither do we. The future isn’t something to chase; it’s something we cultivate, patiently and with care.
There’s a beauty in slowing down, in connecting with every part of who we are—the innocent child, the wounded soul, the ego navigating this world—and letting these parts come together in harmony. When we take the time to do this, we’re no longer just reacting to life but actively creating it, step by step, moment by moment. The future becomes not a distant goal but a natural extension of who we are right now.
In the end, the path for the future is about trusting the process. It’s about understanding that we are always evolving, always moving towards something greater, even when it doesn’t feel like it. By honoring the timing of our lives and letting each part of ourselves be heard and healed, we allow the fruit of our future to ripen in its own time, full of richness and depth. And as we walk this path, we come to realize that everything we’ve ever needed has always been inside of us, waiting for the right moment to emerge.
The journey continues, ever unfolding, ever ripening. Just as nature intended.
