Wisdom Penetrates Barriers

"Tragedy stays alive by feeling what's been done to us,

while peace comes alive by living with the result."

Mark Nepo

As human beings, there is no escaping the hard ships of life.  We are all touched, interrupted, or overwhelmed by the incidents presented personally.  Often, we forget to review the choices before us. Automatically, our response can be from ego and emotions, rather than parceling through the heart.

Our reactions frequently stem from harsh emotions which rattle around in our heads.  If we can be strong enough to allow the feelings to drop into our heart, the perspective broadens.  When we discover a place to settle our rage or anger or resentment, we can view it as a segment of alternate events. 

Wisdom has the ability to penetrate the barriers of ego, and can move us to a higher place of understanding. We must be conscious enough to turn to supportive resources to lift our sorrows.  Negative emotions need to be fleeting, not permanent residents.