So the above post is a very popular one on social media and I myself have shared it so many times I have lost count. But then I got to thinking one day and I realised I don't agree with the statement in its entirety. Why should my attitude depend on someone else?Its all me. By saying that aren't we justifying the people who respond to everything with violence? I mean if the above quote is to be believed, its okay to be violent in response to you if you annoy me.
At no point should I allow another persons garbage to ruin my day. I mean, isn't it a bit childish to say "but he did it first"? I'm not saying we should morph into saints who do not feel frustration or anger. I am asking that we teach ourselves the art of walking away. There are some people who just want to push you till you react negatively so they can proceed to tell the world what a horrible person you are. Don't give them the satisfaction.
I have come to realise that my character and attitude does not depend on other people. I choose to treat everyone with the same respect, kindness, compassion and love, no matter who they are. For me personally, that is what humanity is all about. I pray that we are all able to learn to walk away. That very soon the quote will change and become " My character and attitude are the same thing and define who I am. You are not significant enough to cause me to change the essence of who I am".
May grace, mercy and abundance be for all of us. Amen and God bless.
Selah,
Mira.
May grace and blessings never be far from you. And may love, kindness and compassion be the language with which we speak to each other.
p.s. I came across this and I thought it was a beautiful quote whose message is similar to one I have shared before:
" Surrender to what is, let go of what was, and have faith in what will be".
I hope it blesses you like it did me.
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