Wisdom for Life
"Don't allow difficulties to become overwhelming. Every challenge that is offered
has a solution. Finding such might be another challenge in itself, but once occupied
with such a task, the original problem becomes secondary. Difficulty lightened."
"Should we deny love, or refuse to give love, because we fear the pain of loss,
then our lives will become empty; our loss greater."
"Beauty exists around us in the most mundane of locations and events witnessed each
day. Learn to recognize the splendor around you, as doing so will enlighten your
senses to other higher understandings and appreciations."
"A fire burns hottest when offered fuel for its consumption. Anger needs no fuel added,
for it has enough already."
"The petals of a flower assist in providing beauty for all to enjoy; but without the stem to support the beauty, the petals would break away and be lost among the wind."
"Birds avoid flight during a storm, as should we. Even the simplest of tasks can be found difficult when other matters at hand overwhelm the mind. Peace of mind brings serenity. Find the peace before attempting to take to flight."
"Along a journey, one might find several detours. These challenges within the travel are never an end to the quest, but rather a opportunity to visit previously unseen wonders along the route. The destination will most likely remain the same, so no need to find despair."
"The walls built around the heart in defense of further attack not only serve as armor against another potential enemy, but also keep allies at bay who would enter under a white flag. When constructing your fortress, forget not a small door at the front. The key can be kept hidden, but should never be lost."
"Nature is merciless and unforgiving in its attack against man. Violent storms, twisting tornadoes and devastating earthquakes kill countless. Yet, in all this fury, one cannot help but be moved by the beauty of a wild scene of splendor. How easily we forgive the forces we cannot control or kill."
"Those who are cared about need be told of the feelings you possess. Words not spoken are often misunderstood as feelings not possessed. Such a misunderstanding can lead to difficulty, when to avoid such all that is required is a bit of effort."
"Should a flame be extinguished by a breeze, need we blame the wind? As each force around us holds a purpose, so does the wind that blows out the flame. Grab a match, and turn anger into rebirth. Find there the honor to forgive the wind while doing so."
"Beauty possessed need not be repressed. Modesty can be honorable, but not be mistaken for vanity. Should a flower hide its petals from our view, only the green would be visible; and less appreciated. But all the same, should that same flower use the wind to
continually find a path to your face, most would brush it away, despite its beauty."
"A tree stands firm, its trunk hard and worthy. But, without the earth beneath it to provide support, upon its side would it fall. Our hearts within our breast require the support of others, for alone we also would fall."
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