From the Brink: How a Guiding Light Pulled Me Back

There are days when the world feels like an overwhelming, chaotic storm. For me, that day arrived, not with a sudden crash, but with a creeping desolation that stole the light from everything. My name is Denis Ondieki, and at that moment, life felt less like a journey and more like an unsolvable riddle. Everywhere I looked, people were consumed by their own laments, their worries a heavy shroud over the collective spirit. "What will bring an end to this big worry?" I remember asking the empty air. "Who will save me from this mess and confusion?"



I had reached a precipice. The joy of living, the very essence of purpose, had faded. I hadn't truly grasped it then, but challenges aren't isolated incidents; they're woven into the fabric of existence. Everyone, every single day, carries their own struggles. My burden felt uniquely crushing, yet it was a universal experience I was only just beginning to comprehend.

Then, one fine morning, a beacon emerged from the haze. I met Sister Elizabeth. She wasn't just a mentor; she became my spiritual mother, a force that reshaped the very contours of my life. Anytime I felt the familiar pull of despair, she was there, a steadfast presence ready to lift my spirit.



This life, I’ve learned, isn't meant to be walked alone. You need people who won't just stand on the sidelines, cheering you on when you succeed, but who will also have the courage to correct you when you stray. Spiritual accompaniment, especially for a young religious like myself, isn't just helpful; it's essential. Sister Elizabeth embraced this role without reservation, her guidance clear, honest, and entirely transparent. She held nothing back, sharing wisdom gleaned from her own journey, trusting me with the raw truth of spiritual growth.

Today, as I stand as a consecrated person, a life dedicated to service, the footprints of this remarkable woman are indelible on my path. Her wisdom echoes in my every step: to truly succeed in life, you must find someone you implicitly trust to accompany you on your journey. When we bottle things up, when we guard our inner turmoil, we stunt our own growth. Success isn't a solitary climb; it's a collaborative effort that hinges on our openness – our willingness to share what we're genuinely undergoing in our daily lives. Sister Elizabeth continuously urged me, and still does, to cultivate an open mind and an open heart.

Her unwavering belief in openness transformed my darkest moments into pathways for growth. It taught me that vulnerability isn't weakness; it's the very foundation of genuine connection and profound healing.

BY Denish Ondieki

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