That awkward moment when maturation sets in and I recognize that turning the other cheek reaches far greater than revenge.
On last week, I encountered a situation that was quite upsetting. My initial reaction was to get to the bottom of the misunderstanding and immediately rectify the wrong. Being filled with emotions, I could not stop thinking of how someone could take something so simple and multiply it to create unneeded chaos.
Although I wanted to ensure that everyone was on the same page about the incident, something inside of me would not allow me to address the situation. I am telling you -- it was extremely hard to remain quiet and not confront the happening. My mind kept replaying the incident, and the small voice inside of me continued echoing that if I stood idle and kept silent then what was broadcast must have some validity to it. It is a terrible thing when my mind goes into constant thought!
Nonetheless, the lesson I learned by keeping still is that the truth will always prevail. In times past, I would have definitely tried seeking retaliation. But it is a sure thing to smile and accept the fact that life often creates teaching opportunities. Whether being willfully or forced into those moments, the greater part is the trial by fires that allow me to put into action the things that I have been taught to see if there is any authenticity to it!
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