Unmasking the Telltale of Sadness, You Won’t Believe How Evident They Are
The scary part is they are not noticeable
I read an online story of a teenager who had a great time partying with his friends, drinking booze, exchanging stories, and laughing.
The next day, everybody was surprised; the boys who thought they were having a great time committed suicide.
I had no idea if the cause was a broken heart through a romantic relationship, financial distress, keeping up with the world, or had an argument with family or friends.
One thing is for sure: the guy was smiling outside but deeply hurt inside.
Nowadays, it is hard to determine who is happy or struggling in the new web age.
What you see is only sometimes what you get.
The new cancer called social media
I am thankful that the world keeps shrinking because of the rise of tech and social media.
There are no barriers to seeing what is happening with people in the US, Europe, or Canada from a guy residing in Asia.
But if these channels are not used properly, you will not notice how the world’s standards can poison your definition of purpose and fulfillment.
Making an effort to gain more likes, going on vacations you cannot afford, or striving to get that sports car you do not need poisons your heart and mind not to be thankful for what you have now.
Try to recall where you were ten years ago and today. Take an inventory of the things you enjoy right now.
Give thanks, pray.
The knowledge that points to arrogance
Knowledge is powerful.
And how we use it determines fulfillment. If we do, we are successful. But for most of us who know, it leads to arrogance, just like some aging people in the corporate world.
With the title Chief or Head of Whatever attached, they tend to ignore other’s human point of view.
Actual knowledge leads us to become humble.
Do not use your head knowledge to belittle people; that is how depressed and discontented people act today.
Proper knowledge means surrendering your rights and allowing humility to take over.
Humility leads to love and transformation.
We always leave room for the devil to control our thoughts.
Adam was told not to eat the fruits from the forbidden tree. He eventually ate it and blamed Eve.
Like that car driver who cut me a few weeks ago, I mostly blame the driver for my anger, and the next thing I want to do is get back to make him realize what he has done was out of tune.
Responses to these non-essentials must be to let it pass because getting back would not bear good fruit but increased anger.
We can never comprehend why things happen or unexplainable.
And there is no way we can uncover the answers provided by our limitations.
If life hits hard, the only answer to all these things is to let God let go — and obey.
If you haven’t tried it, do it now, and I promise it will lessen your load.
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