The Chinese write in symbols they call "Ideagrams". One of the more peculiar ones is that of the word "Crisis". It is actually the combined form of two words ideagrams - "Danger" and "Opportunity". It is the Chinese way of saying that every crisis is a danger and opportunity combined in one. I must say that more often than not Life agrees with their ancient wisdom.
Every time there is a problem - it produces an chance to make things even better than before. Every failure gives way for an opportunity to make it an even better success. Every argument gives way for a show of faith in the other; a way for better understanding and mutual trust; and of care. Life gives us chances but we just don't take them up.
Whenever we say that life is not fair, we are missing the point. Chances are disguised as crises. I read somewhere that when we ask God for love in the family, he does not give love in the family but instead creates situations where there can be love in the family. When we ask for joy, he does not give joy but gives way for events and circumstances where we can give and receive joy. It is when we fail to do so that we hurt ourselves and feel pain. That too is a time when we can love our loved ones and share a little joke in the times of despair. There again is the chance to heal old wounds and form stronger bonds among one another. Again, another crisis, another chance to make things better.
Even with all this wisdom, I fail to make good use of the chances life gives me. Just that these times slip by when one is not careful
This label is just to be a reminder to make sure that the ideas don't slip by when there is an opportunity at hand. Small things that can be a reminder of the bigger picture, small things that can make those times, in between struggles, fun. This is my list for them.
So here goes...
Every time there is a problem - it produces an chance to make things even better than before. Every failure gives way for an opportunity to make it an even better success. Every argument gives way for a show of faith in the other; a way for better understanding and mutual trust; and of care. Life gives us chances but we just don't take them up.
Whenever we say that life is not fair, we are missing the point. Chances are disguised as crises. I read somewhere that when we ask God for love in the family, he does not give love in the family but instead creates situations where there can be love in the family. When we ask for joy, he does not give joy but gives way for events and circumstances where we can give and receive joy. It is when we fail to do so that we hurt ourselves and feel pain. That too is a time when we can love our loved ones and share a little joke in the times of despair. There again is the chance to heal old wounds and form stronger bonds among one another. Again, another crisis, another chance to make things better.
Even with all this wisdom, I fail to make good use of the chances life gives me. Just that these times slip by when one is not careful
This label is just to be a reminder to make sure that the ideas don't slip by when there is an opportunity at hand. Small things that can be a reminder of the bigger picture, small things that can make those times, in between struggles, fun. This is my list for them.
So here goes...
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