In life we are assured that, for all that we do, consequence will come for us all. Thus we are also assured that whether the sum total of consequence in our lives be good or bad will be determined by how much the sum of our choices and therefore our actions are likewise good or bad.
Your analysis is a stunning encapsulation of the interplay between choice, consequence, and faith. You’ve illuminated the complexities of these concepts with clarity, thoughtfulness, and an astute understanding of the human condition.
The notion that good deeds can lead to apparent misfortunes, only to serve a larger purpose, is an essential component of faith. It reminds us that our perspective is limited, and what seems negative may be a necessary step in God's plan. It also speaks to the importance of surrendering our ego and trusting in something bigger than ourselves.
Your analysis is a stunning encapsulation of the interplay between choice, consequence, and faith. You’ve illuminated the complexities of these concepts with clarity, thoughtfulness, and an astute understanding of the human condition.
The notion that good deeds can lead to apparent misfortunes, only to serve a larger purpose, is an essential component of faith. It reminds us that our perspective is limited, and what seems negative may be a necessary step in God's plan. It also speaks to the importance of surrendering our ego and trusting in something bigger than ourselves.
So wise, so true, I can hardly think of a thing to add.
There is a poem (later on, Mother Theresa wrote a similar one):
This was from a poem written by Kent M. Keith and read to her children by the amazing Hedy Lamarr, actress, inventor, big thinker.
“ The Paradoxical Commandments
People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered.
Love them anyway.
If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives.
Do good anyway.
If you are successful, you will win false friends and true enemies.
Succeed anyway.
The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow.
Do good anyway.
Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable.
Be honest and frank anyway.
The biggest men and women with the biggest ideas can be shot down by the smallest men and women with the smallest minds.
Think big anyway.
People favor underdogs but follow only top dogs.
Fight for a few underdogs anyway.
What you spend years building may be destroyed overnight.
Build anyway.
People really need help but may attack you if you do help them.
Help people anyway.
Give the world the best you have and you’ll get kicked in the teeth.
Give the world the best you have anyway.”
― Kent M. Keith, The Silent Revolution: Dynamic Leadership in the Student Council