Band Aids

The world is comprised of individuals, all with their own version of what life is; their own personal illusions of where they are.

 

We need to see that their reactions, opinions and behavior is due to their experiences and point of view from their illusion.

 

Picture everyone walking around with Band-Aids all over them, covering the hurts and traumas that life has brought, and when we come into contact with them, the things we say or do are like poking a finger into these invisible Band Aids. Usually getting a reaction...

We have been conditioned to avoid unpleasant reactions and then not be genuine, or authentic, because we don't want to be the cause of another’s pain, or we want to avoid an unpleasant reaction.

 

The reality is that we have no way of knowing; it is impossible to alter your truth to spare another, because at times, no matter what you say, or do it’s going to target those wounds.

 

By all of us examining our own sensitive areas, and having the courage to pull off those Band-aids, we cannot then be hurt by another’s words or behavior and we can then begin to be honest and authentic.

 

So go to those places, be brave and just rip that Band-aid off, it's a moment of pain,

but a lifetime of peace.

 

 

Here is the thought for the day!

I asked God to take away my pain,
God said, No.
'It is not for me to take away, but for you to give it up.'

I asked God to grant me patience.
God said, No.
'Patience is a byproduct of tribulations; it isn't granted, it is earned.'

I asked God to give me happiness.
God said, No.
'I give you blessings. Happiness is up to you.'

I asked God to spare me pain.

God said, No.
'Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me.'

I asked God to make my spirit grow.
God said, No.
'You must grow on your own, but I will prune you to make you fruitful.'

I asked God for all things that I might enjoy life.
God said, No.
'I will give you life so that you may enjoy all things.'

I asked God to help me love others, as much as he loves me.
God said...
'Ahhhh, finally you have the idea.'

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Tags: pain, hurt, truth, spirituallity, honesty, life, love, God, fairness, growth