Two sides of the coin
Written by Katherine Scherer and Irene Bodeau
For every flower you count, is there a chance there’s a weed?
Do clouds form every time the sun shines?
Does a smile appear every time someone grimaces?
People think that the world would be a better place if there was peace. Yes, it certainly will, we say. But then we must ask, how can we know peace if we have not known war, how can we know warmth if we have not known cold, how can we know love if we have not known hate?
Our world seems great without war, cruelty, and hatred, but the reality of our world would not exist without these things. Who would try to silence someone without finding fault with them? Who wouldn’t want to feel warm instead of cold? Who doesn’t want love even if everything is in the wrong place? War will never end. The cold is sometimes replaced by warmth, only to come back again. Finding love in the wrong places only changes when we start finding love from within.
Where is the war, the cold, the hatred? Is it within us or do we see it in others who may only be mirrors of ourselves? The truth is, it doesn’t matter where you see it. The only thing that matters is that once you see it, change it, eradicate it, and strive to become a better version of yourself.
How have you learned about the world? Think about it. There’s his world, her world, my world, your world, and their world. All different worlds, but one world the same. Different times, different people, different strokes. We tend to think that other people should think the same way we do, but clearly we all see things differently. This is called perspective, and it allows two or more people to see the same thing at the same time, but things can and do appear differently depending on their personal perspective. One person may see beauty and another may see ugliness. One side looks brown and the other side looks black. A puppy may bring thoughts of joy to one person, while to another it may bring thoughts of work. What we see with our hearts is true.
Did you know that pain and conflict can bring hidden gifts? Did you know that hardship creates space for truth and compassion to emerge? Suffering, while sometimes seen as meaningless, can be a potential catalyst for growth and a deeper understanding of what matters most in life.
Every life is a blessing!
Changing your perspective on adversity can be a calming reminder that every life is a blessing. So how do you transform? First, we pay attention to our thoughts. We feed blooming flowers and remove weeds. And by lending a smile to others in our world, we radiate the sunshine within us. A smile for a loved one, a child, a friend, or even a stranger. Smile from the heart and let’s get started. And finally, we choose peace. We laugh and take life lightly. We respond with love and kindness. We choose peace.
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Katherine Scherer and Irene Bodeau are the authors of the award-winning book Blessings Abound: Awaken to the Gifts at Hand, winner of the Literary Titan’s Gold Book Award. (Available on Amazon) They are also the authors of the following books:
He has contributed to Gratitude Works: Open Your Heart to Love, 101 Amazing Ways to Improve Your Health, published by SelfGrowth.com, along with 100 other authors, including Dr. Joseph Mercola and Dr. Julian Whitaker.
Source: Spiritual Media Blog – www.spiritualmediablog.com
