The Subtle Art of Life and the Strength of the Soul
We always think of the good, we do the good, and we walk the path of life without betraying our conscience.
Yet, trials and tribulations keep coming at us in succession.
The heart aches; the mind feels dejected.
" What kind of life is this? Why is this happening?" one might wonder, feeling tempted to just drift along aimlessly and give up on principles.
In truth, it is only when a sculptor chips away the unnecessary parts of a stone that the divine statue hidden within is revealed.
Similarly, nature carves us during our times of trial.
The hardships that come to those who walk the path of righteousness are not meant to destroy them, but rather to proclaim their inner strength to the world.
Just as the brilliance of the stars is visible only when surrounded by darkness, the light of a person's character shines brightest during challenging times.
Therefore, when trials come, instead of asking "Why me?", it is better to think, "What is this preparing me for?"
Indeed, everything I have mentioned above are events that have occurred within my own life.
But it is in such situations that we must tighten our grip on the reins.
Our eyes must look straight ahead toward the path we must travel; we must remind ourselves of our goals and ideals over and over again.
To live as a true human being, without betraying one's conscience, is no easy task.
The decisions made by those around us and the events connected to them often affect us directly.
Even if we are right, the consequences arising from others' ignorance or selfishness can fall as a heavy burden upon our shoulders.
The echo of that impact can weaken our spirits.
But if we march forward without letting our mental fortitude waver, there is no doubt that, in the course of time, the victory of our determination will become a healing balm for our mental distress.
Even if waves clash aggressively on the surface of the ocean, its depths always remain calm.
We must cultivate that same deep silence within ourselves.
I have wallowed in the lowest depths of life, and I have swam in the absolute peaks of joy.
But if we can bring peace to the mind, these pleasures and pains will not cause any turbulence.
The mind will indeed grieve at times.
however, that grief becomes bearable when the mind seeks and finds the right explanations for it.
Violence is never a solution to any problem in life.
If "an eye for an eye" were the ultimate decision, this world would have turned blind long ago.
Birth and death are the laws of life.
Joy and sorrow are its flavors.
Human life is a blend of these.
Even if we feel we have understood the subtleties of this life, it always brings disappointment if our expectations are not met.
It is human nature to expect a seed we sowed to become a tree immediately, but the law of the universe is to wait until the time and environment are ripe.
Breaking free from the bitterness of that disappointment seems like an impossible task.
Yet, we must cross it and continue to lead our lives.
Just as expecting is a part of our life, disappointments will come.
Developing the mental maturity to face them is the only way to lead a satisfactory life.
An open-minded approach to everything is essential.
Whether we are about to start a task or meet someone, we should not approach it with a sense of suspicion.
It is best to operate on the foundation of trust without drowning in it standing on the middle ground between trust and doubt.
This is called balance.
Excessive trust leads to betrayal excessive doubt shatters relationships.
Navigating between these two with mindfulness is the trait of a wise person.
A life without wounds is granted to no one, but life becomes meaningful when we don't let those wounds turn into scars, but rather into lessons we have learned.
May this day be a pleasant one for everyone.
To the younger generation!
Tomorrow is in your hands.
Do not forget that the talent to make it better for everyone lies within you.
Act with love as your foundation.
You will become the sculptors who carve a wonderful future that makes everyone proud.
You can do it.
With Love,
Sakthi Sakthasan
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