I guess what's described at the beginning of this article echoes what
our thoughts, especially when we are frustrated and sometimes depressed?
As highlighted in the 3rd paragraph,
the answer comes from "Why are we here, in the first place?" Have we
already made the significant difference or accomplished what motivated
us to be here? Or have we been distracted/ blinded by the obstacles/
disillusions that were created by the 'blocks' that appear along the
way?
Hm... Food for Thought...
I wish I could be as zen :)
Occasionally, we are surrounded by bitter voices around.
Well, take this as a challenge like the sound described in the story.
It's a test to our steadfastness.
Stay focused... and focus on why we are doing what we are doing :)
The author started to claim it's a western culture, which I disagree...
In fact, I believe, this characteristic of 'blaming' takes place
everywhere, it's irregardless of culture, race or nation. It's a human nature? I think.
On the other hand, sometimes I think the environment plays a critical
role in shaping the 'degree' of "blaming" mindset an individual has.
As pointed out by the author, "It's never just one person's fault, no
matter how terrible or nasty they are." However, the author did not
highlight the fact that the individual sometimes fail to see that they
contributed to the outcome they face as well.
I think this has
become prominent amongst today's youngsters who usually deal with just
"You" or "Me". It's therefore important to 'train' our kids since young
to cultivate a more encompassing mindset. That's part of the holistic
development of a child :)
Some anger are 'well deserved', as pointed out by the author. E.g.
Confronted by injustice & oppression, one will naturally feel the
right to be angry. There are also people who are 'motivated' by anger - their sense of outrage seems to "energize" them and propels them to join ever more causes.
Well, well, this can turn out to be good, however, when it generates
negative energy, it not only harms oneself, but also blinds and harms
others around them. Anger clouds our perception; and often separates us
from the solutions to the problems that makes us angry.
In
fact, I'm "privileged" enough to have such encounter in this "life
time". I could see the damage that anger did to the individual, and how
the individual attempted to influence the perceptions of people around
them! That's scary, but it's an eye-opener to see how "vicious" one can
become!
As the author rightly concluded, "There's no such thing as righteous anger. Anger in any form only makes us blind."
Food for Thought...
I think what's written resonates with many of us, that sometimes we
just want to pull our hair out because of some people's "stupidity". So,
it goes back to the failure to "connect" - different "frequencies" - different values system, mindsets, norms. We basically cannot change as it's beyond us!
As highlight in the last two paragraphs, let's be patient with these
people and yes, I agree compassion will have to come in, to pity those
who are ignorant and lack of the ability to assess the situation around
them and present their appropriate self :)
What matters?
Persevere, and remain true to our beliefs :)
They seem to be 5 different strengths... read closer, they build on
each other to move to the next level as we seek deeper within our inner
self... from basic to beyond-self...
Where are ourselves at this point?
:)
How we grow... as we learn through our experiences and gain wisdom to build our inner strengths...
More often than not, we aim for the end-product; guided by the notion
of "begin with an end in mind". How often, we say we are happy to see
our efforts bear fruits.
On the
other hand, as pointed out in this article, what's more valuable
(irregardless of success or failure) is the process. The 'growing &
ripening' process.
When we succeed, we celebrate.
When we fail, how often do we remember to celebrate the learning gained through the process?
What's the constraint? or... who manages the constraints before we can free ourselves up?
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