Conversations with two different people from my childhood prompted me to re-read my last post and others. I have taken you on several journeys that came about because of choices I have made. I had hoped that you could relate to mine because of your own experiences. None-the-less, by reliving my experiences with you and again feeling the same pain, I am freeing myself. I am putting my self in a position to expand my view, to become more aware of what was that I may have overlooked, what is now because of all of it, and what can be if I make different choices moving forward. I will need such awareness, fresh eyes, fresh mind, and fresh heart for when I begin to bring you the rest of the world.
In the re-reads, there are several things that I am becoming more and more aware of. First, the choice between what is good and what is evil and what comes along with each choice. I made mention in a discussion yesterday that when things exist in our lives like pride, temptation, greed, deception, envy, jealousy, anger, or hatred, that is because we are allowing the evil to exist or are choosing that which is evil. On the other hand, when we see compassion, gentleness, innocence, purity, love, humility, or integrity in our lives, that is because we are choosing a good and more righteous path.
The second, that both of these exist in each one of us. Otherwise, there would not exist things like war, starvation, human or animal trafficking, racism, and more. We cannot fully blame those that are in a position of power for these things – religiously, governmental, or corporate as we have our own power to change what is and have had some choice in raising the others to their positions. Likewise, we are or we recognize the good that exists when we ourselves or others rush into a fire to save a child, jump into running water to save an adult, bring food to someone who we know cannot afford their next meal, provide support or necessary things to those who are sick, or simply hold someone’s hand when all that is required of us is comfort and reassurance in a situation. When we ourselves are generous, compassionate, and charitable, then our good and light sides shine.
Lastly, is that most of us live a life of balance, whether we know it or not. The battle is daily and sometimes good wins and sometimes evil wins. If we choose to see it, there are moments of saving graces to wrong choices, moments of possible re-direction, and moments or times of love to show us its existence and its path. For example someone coming to the rescue of someone else who is about to be harmed, advice given to a man or woman walking a very destructive path that show them there are other ways, or the one example I will use of my life. I have been keenly aware, and have said as much, that many people I have truly and deeply loved in my life, were what many would say hardened by the street, street smart, or have had very rough or harsh existences in life. I am well aware that their presence in my life protected me from harm, brought me safety and security, and taught me immeasurable things. I just never thought of my existence in theirs and what I brought to them. I am now realizing that the possible gift I gave them was a vision and time of pure and unconditional love and a showing of its existence and its path.
I would like to know what you think, or hear what you have to say. So if you have any thoughts or inspirations, as always, please feel free to leave and share them.
I am still learning how to operate this site and will be working with someone to make changes to its appearance that are too advanced for me at this point. I will, however, try to figure out if there are changes I can make to alleviate that. Thank you for letting me know this is happening as my entry into the background is different and I do not know when issues are happening if I am not told. All that said, my choice to this point has been to concentrate on what I write. A new choice must be added to advance – my desire to learn about the computer aspect, or my asking a necessary person for help. I will try to make the appropriate choice for everyone’s benefit soon.. Please bear with me.. and thanks for your thoughts..
Very well said!
There is more I might have said if it weren’t for this. Why, when I follow the link from the email sent to me by the blog, do I then have to enter information ( email adress, name) to make a comment? The blog site should already know who I am as it sent me the link to get here in the first place.