Revenge is neither golden nor prosperous. It leads to nowhere except to the deepest depths of the darkness. The only places it leads you to are hate, sorrow, bitterness, contention and dread, all of which give nothing but pain. Forgiveness is a city of peace, renewal, joy and mercy, all of which provide true happiness. It is a landmark that stands out in the light to signal where you are so you can discover how far you've come in your journey to true healing. It never forgets or pardons the pain you've been through because of others or yourself. Rather, it takes in all of the broken pieces of your soul with compassion and care, and transforms them all into an improved molding of yourself that others need to see. Yourself included.
For someone who's adjusted in a stage of life yet feels a new phase must begin, I dream of starting a new chapter of my life that would allow me to make more of my wishes come true. Sometimes I feel like a library book waiting to find its fitting spot in a bookshelf as long as it's the right size for it. When it finds its place, the book waits for a curious patron who'd be interested in the story that it possesses to come by and check it out in hopes of touching the reader's heart. In the end, the reader could become so enamored with the book that he or she will share its message with others and recommend it to other readers who'd be inspired as well. As I eagerly wait for a new chapter of my life to start, I must use all my strength to discipline myself in exercising patience. But for me, that can be an exhausting thing to do because I yearn for change to take place while the waiting period is very long and dull for me. Nevertheless, I seek ways to lift my spirits ...
Long ago, a clan of warriors traveled by sea with their families in search of shelter from a dreadful war. But it wasn’t the only force behind their escape. The voyagers were also seeking a tree believed to have the power to heal all wounds and illnesses. After many days at sea, the warriors found the land to venture through the forests for this healing tree. With the golden compass of an explorer, the men succeeded in their long quest. One warrior pulled out one of its fruits that hung above to see if this was the tree. To his great delight, his broken arm was repaired after one bite of the fruit. Soon, everyone partook of it, and their sufferings were healed.
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