A Pillar of Salt

Sturdy pillars. Salt of the Earth. Being either is a tall order as one responds to dicey situations when emotions run high. 

And so, we try to be stoic. Being rational, sensible, and unguided by emotions takes much skill, which I admit to having little of. 

But why should we be stoic? Stoicism builds resilience as we accept what we cannot change. It also builds self-discipline.  It nurtures and allows one to grow, and we learn to be content as we let go of what we cannot control. 

And what does it take to be a proverbial pillar of salt? Thoughtfulness, acceptance, resilience, rationality and virtue. 

And as we try to be pillars of salt for those we love, let's enjoy this little sonnet. 

Pillar of salt, with great sense

Humbly holds, yet peaks

Never shakes, ever content

Always kind and meek

Pillar of salt, clear and white

Stays  stable on the ground

While building's base will quake with might

And, with great force, Life pounds

Pillar of salt, a humble one

It always says its thanks

From weal and woe, it never runs

Though Life might try to crank

Pillar of salt, one of a kind

A salve for heart, and balm for mind.