Everyone we meet serves us. Some help us by bringing us peace and joy; others help us by challenging us to find clarity within ourselves. Let us honor both our friends and foes as teachers who lead us to greater power and truth. ~ Alan Cohen
Friendships have always been a vital part of my life and friends are the treasures deepening my wealth. Their messages have been accompanied by love, encouragement, and support.
Then there are the other messengers who have dealt me a harsh blow, whose behavior I will never condone, and yet, forgiveness must be extended. These messages have been better understood with the passing of time, even if the pain has not yet subsided.
If we are to believe we are all one and at the end of life the most difficult teachers will be revealed as those loving us the most, won't we all have to readjust our thinking! How different our assessments will be.
In the meantime, we can be more mindful of how we share messages with others. We can make a point, even if angry, by using a normal speaking voice. If our message is unpleasant, we can still choose to use a kind voice.
Let us try to be kind to all messengers, both friend and foe. Seek the lesson in what is delivered without killing the messenger!
Friendships have always been a vital part of my life and friends are the treasures deepening my wealth. Their messages have been accompanied by love, encouragement, and support.
Then there are the other messengers who have dealt me a harsh blow, whose behavior I will never condone, and yet, forgiveness must be extended. These messages have been better understood with the passing of time, even if the pain has not yet subsided.
If we are to believe we are all one and at the end of life the most difficult teachers will be revealed as those loving us the most, won't we all have to readjust our thinking! How different our assessments will be.
In the meantime, we can be more mindful of how we share messages with others. We can make a point, even if angry, by using a normal speaking voice. If our message is unpleasant, we can still choose to use a kind voice.
Let us try to be kind to all messengers, both friend and foe. Seek the lesson in what is delivered without killing the messenger!
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