A 91-year-old woman died after living a very long dignified life.
When she met God, she asked Him something that had really bothered
her for a very long time. " If Man was created in God's image, and if
all men are created equal, why do people treat each other so badly?"
God replied that each person who enters our life has a unique lesson
to teach us. It is only through these lessons that we learn about life,
people, and our relationship with God. This confused the woman, so
God began to explain:
"When someone lies to you, it teaches you things are not always what
they seem. The truth is often far beneath the surface. Look beyond
the masks people wear if you want to know what is in their hearts.
Remove your own masks to let people know who you really are.
When someone steals from you, it teaches you that nothing is forever.
Always appreciate what you have. You never know when you might lose
it. Never take friends or family for granted, because today and
sometimes only this very moment is the only guarantee you may have.
When someone inflicts injury upon you, it teaches you that the human
state is a very fragile one. Protect and take care of your body as best as you can, it's one thing that you are sure to have forever.
When someone mocks you, it teaches you that no two people are alike.
When you encounter people who are different from you, do not judge them by how they look or act, instead base it on the contents of what is in their hearts.
When someone breaks your heart, it teaches you that loving someone
does not always mean that the person will love you back. But don't turn
your back on love, because when you find the right person, the joy that one person brings you will make up for all of your past hurts. Times a thousand fold.
When someone holds a grudge against you, it teaches you that everyone
makes mistakes. When you are wronged, the most virtuous thing you can do is forgive the offender without pretense. Forgiving thse who have hurt
us is often the most difficult and painful of life's experiences, but it is also
the most courageous thing a person can do.
When a loved on is unfaithful to you, it teaches you resisting temptation
is mans greatest challenge. Be vigilant in your resistance against all
temptations. By doing so, you will be rewarded with an enduring sense of satisfaction far greater than the temporary pleasure by which you where
tempted.
When someone cheats you, it teaches you that greed is the root of
all evil. Aspire to make your dreams come true, no matter how lofty
they may be. Do not feel guilty about your success, but never let an
obsession with achieving your goals lead you to engage malevolent
activities.
When someone ridicules you, it teaches you that nobody is perfect.
Accept people for their merits and be tolerant of their flaws. Do not ever
reject someone for imperfections over which they have no control."
When you enter someones life, whether by plan, chance or coincidence,
consider what your lesson will be. Will you teach love or a harsh lesson of
reality? When you die, will your life have resulted in more loving or more hurting? More comfort or more pain? More joy or more sadness? Each one of us has some power/control over the lessons we teach. Use it wisely.
When she met God, she asked Him something that had really bothered
her for a very long time. " If Man was created in God's image, and if
all men are created equal, why do people treat each other so badly?"
God replied that each person who enters our life has a unique lesson
to teach us. It is only through these lessons that we learn about life,
people, and our relationship with God. This confused the woman, so
God began to explain:
"When someone lies to you, it teaches you things are not always what
they seem. The truth is often far beneath the surface. Look beyond
the masks people wear if you want to know what is in their hearts.
Remove your own masks to let people know who you really are.
When someone steals from you, it teaches you that nothing is forever.
Always appreciate what you have. You never know when you might lose
it. Never take friends or family for granted, because today and
sometimes only this very moment is the only guarantee you may have.
When someone inflicts injury upon you, it teaches you that the human
state is a very fragile one. Protect and take care of your body as best as you can, it's one thing that you are sure to have forever.
When someone mocks you, it teaches you that no two people are alike.
When you encounter people who are different from you, do not judge them by how they look or act, instead base it on the contents of what is in their hearts.
When someone breaks your heart, it teaches you that loving someone
does not always mean that the person will love you back. But don't turn
your back on love, because when you find the right person, the joy that one person brings you will make up for all of your past hurts. Times a thousand fold.
When someone holds a grudge against you, it teaches you that everyone
makes mistakes. When you are wronged, the most virtuous thing you can do is forgive the offender without pretense. Forgiving thse who have hurt
us is often the most difficult and painful of life's experiences, but it is also
the most courageous thing a person can do.
When a loved on is unfaithful to you, it teaches you resisting temptation
is mans greatest challenge. Be vigilant in your resistance against all
temptations. By doing so, you will be rewarded with an enduring sense of satisfaction far greater than the temporary pleasure by which you where
tempted.
When someone cheats you, it teaches you that greed is the root of
all evil. Aspire to make your dreams come true, no matter how lofty
they may be. Do not feel guilty about your success, but never let an
obsession with achieving your goals lead you to engage malevolent
activities.
When someone ridicules you, it teaches you that nobody is perfect.
Accept people for their merits and be tolerant of their flaws. Do not ever
reject someone for imperfections over which they have no control."
When you enter someones life, whether by plan, chance or coincidence,
consider what your lesson will be. Will you teach love or a harsh lesson of
reality? When you die, will your life have resulted in more loving or more hurting? More comfort or more pain? More joy or more sadness? Each one of us has some power/control over the lessons we teach. Use it wisely.
