Living in a Grateful World
I found this pasted on the wall of my sifu's office today. It's a close reminder of the Beatitudes from the Bible.
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Be grateful to those who have hurt or harmed you, for they have reinforced your determination.
Be grateful to those who have deceived you, for they have deepened your insight.
Be grateful to those who have hit you, for they have reduced your karmic obstacles.
Be grateful to those who have abandoned you, for they have taught you to be independant.
Be grateful to those who have made you stumble, for they have strengthened your ability.
Be grateful to those who have denounced you, for they have increased your wisdom and concentration.
Be grateful to those you have made you firm & resolute, and helped in your achievement.

28-yr old nocturnal over@nal geekette Malaysian.
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Comments
Well said. I'm always aware of that. I almost actively seek out people like that, because of that very reason. I'm deeply suspicious of people who agree with me too much, like they're trying to sell me something.
Required | October 31, 2006 7:42 PM
or kiss ass. tsk.
midnite lily | November 1, 2006 10:19 AM