I saw a video today of the worst behavior in retail during Black Friday. I was very surprised by how angry people acted in these videos. For me, it only reinforced the idea that I had yesterday. I can’t be perfect all the time. I can’t be in a zen state of mind all time. There are going to be days when I get angry and upset. However, if I approach my life where I stop myself every once in a while and I remember the lessons that God has taught, then maybe I can be a better person every day. At the very least, I can spread a little more love into this world.
It doesn’t take much effort to take just a few seconds and remember that we are all children of God. We are all walking similar paths here on this world. Even if my brother hates me and wants to do me harm, there’s still the light of God within him. If I take the time to see him as a baby, a child, and an adult during all the times of his life, then maybe I can see that light. Maybe I can feel that love, patience, and understanding even when I find it challenging to do so.
I don’t know what the answers are, but I know the more that I try to focus on God and how He would see the world, I understand that even with all the sorrows, the evils, and the angry and frightened people, there’s beauty and love. There’s a master plan and I’m a part of something much bigger than my tiny little self. When I realize that I can be part of that love, my heart lightens even when I am feeling lost. I know there’s no reason to be afraid because I’m never really alone. I don’t have any proof for it. Sometimes I’m not even sure I know that it really exist, this thing that is bigger than me, but I have faith and I hope that’s all I need.
My faith saved me. May God’s peace reside in all of our hearts.
