I was thinking about the various consequences one might endure just for simply being different. Other than those all too common chance encounters with spiteful, prejudiced or unkind people. On a deeper level, the very best human qualities are called upon or strengthened through adversity. Yes, weaknesses, vulnerabilities, fears, regrets, insecurities, pain, depression, scars, cuts, wounds. But also, character, wisdom, strength, knowledge, conviction, patience, and most importantly, love. Good or bad, these are all permanently engrained within the fabric of our daily existence. How we take our experience and share it with the world around us makes our hardships special. If used for good, everything we have ever been through in life suddenly becomes a powerful tool. Like a light source of inspiration, taste and creativity, it travels in our hearts everywhere we go. No matter how bleak of a place the world can be for us, our presence and energy add color. We may never ever get to redo, change or erase our past, but we all certainly have a choice. A powerful choice to rise above our own setbacks and instill an uplifting source of courage in others. As someone who has felt worthless at some point, knowing I had this sort of purpose was, salvation.
Posted on: Tue, 05 Aug 2014 04:05:33 +0000
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