| Thursday, November 09, 2006 |
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Consider how a beautiful pearl is the outcome of an intrusion (such as a grain of sand) within the oyster's shell. Likewise, the intrusion of disappointment, heartache or a particularly difficult time can transform a person into an illustrious soul. Inevitably each of us will face times of sadness, sorrow or challenge in our lives- whether in the form of heartbreak, disappointment, humiliation, loss or other struggles. But we must celebrate the challenge as an opportunity to gain strength from its lesson and not dwell solely on the source of our pain, What the process of the development of a pearl teaches us is that suffering can be transformed into the pearl of renewed courage, hope, endurance, wisdom, faith or love. Each is a testimony of the majesty of the heart and soul to use sad times to deepen into life- to more fully appreciate our own resilience. Trust that you can learn something even in the challenge- and look for the pearl you have gained. the crazier. |