G
ot this story somewhere and it's really worth
sharinga ninety-one year old woman died after living a long dignified life.
When she met God she asked him something that had long bothered her.
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. And it is only through these lessons that we learn about life, people, relationships and God.
This confused the woman, so God began to explain.
When someone lies to you it teaches you that things are not always as they seem. The truth is often far beneath the surface. Look beyond the masks people wear if you want to know their heart. And remove your own masks to let people know yours.
When someone steals from you it teaches you that nothing is forever. Always appreciate what you have, for you never know when you might lose it. And never, ever take your friends and family for granted because today is the only guarantee you have.
When someone inflicts an injury upon you it teaches you that the human state is a fragile one. Protect and take care of your body as best as you can, it's the only thing you are sure to have here on earth.
When someone mocks you it teaches you that no two people are alike. When you encounter people who are different from you, don't judge them by how they look or act; instead base your opinion on the contents of their heart.
When someone breaks your heart it teaches you
that loving someone does not always mean that 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 will make up for all the past hurts put together. Times ten.
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 those who have hurt us is the most difficult and courageous thing Man can do.
When a loved one is unfaithful to you it teaches
you that resisting temptation is Man's greatest challenge. Be vigilant in your resistance against all temptation. By doing so you will be rewarded with an enduring sense of satisfaction far greater than the temporary pleasure by which you were
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 in 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. Upon hearing the Lord's wisdom, the
old woman became concerned that there were no
lessons to be learned from Man's good
deeds.
God replied that Man's capacity to love is the
greatest gift he has. At the root of all kindness is
love, and each act of love also teaches us a
lesson.
The woman's curiosity deepening, God once again
began to explain. When someone loves us it
teaches us that love, kindness, charity, honesty,
humility, forgiveness and acceptance can
counteract all the evil in the
world. For every good deed, there is one less evil
deed. Man alone has the power to control the
balance between good and evil, but because the
lessons of love are not taught often enough, the
power is too often abused.
When you enter someone's 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 hurting? More comfort or
pain? More joy or sadness? Each
one of us has power over the balance of love in
the world. Use it wisely. Don't miss an opportunity
to nudge the world's scale in the right direction.
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