Have you ever watched a duck going for a walk? It’s not the most elegant sight you will ever seen. They waddle, are a little awkward and in some ways, look ridiculous.
The good news for ducks is that there is another environment to which they are much better suited. While a duck on land is ungainly and clumsy looking, a duck in the water is at ease. There is a grace and a fluidity of motion to a swimming duck that is so far removed from a running duck you could almost be forgiven if you forget that you are watching the same animal.
Odd one out
Monachopsis: The subtle but persistent feeling of being out of place.
No one likes to feel like they’re the odd one out. It’s not fun being the square peg in the round hole. Despite our great desire to fit in and to belong, very often we just feel out of place. The reason for this disconnected feeling may not be overtly obvious. On the surface your life may look together and pretty good, but from where you stand you feel like a duck running on dry land.
Like a duck to water
The Bible gives some insight into why, at times, we may feel out of place. We are told that God created us and placed eternity in our hearts. This means that each of us have a God-given understanding that there is something more to what we are experiencing here on Earth. Our time here is temporary and in our hearts we know this. We were made to have a connection to God and without that, we are just like a misplaced duck. We walk clumsily and feel like we are out of step with ourselves. It’s through a relationship with God that we are able to be at ease and find a sense of peace without striving to be something were haven’t been created to be.
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