Character isn't the author of Destiny!

An unintended trilogy of posts:

"A person who does not harbour contemptuous feelings in their heart is a blessing to their near and dear. However, this very part of their character is a curse to themselves, for these hearts are the ones which get easily broken but can afford to cry only in silence and loneliness." (1/3)

"Life is unfairly favorable to a person who doesn't care about others' feelings being hurt. If they encounter a person who has genuine concern for others, they selfishly enjoy the benefits this other person can provide. If they encounter someone like themselves, they have nothing to complain anyway. Why do you practise this injustice, Life?" (2/3)

"If you be good, there is no guarantee that all good will happen to you; If you are bad, there is no compulsion that your fate will be bad. You are good only because you can't be anything but good; You are bad only because you can't be anything but bad. Unfortunately, Character isn't the author of Destiny." (3/3) 

Ironically, the first two posts in the trilogy were written on 4th May 2018 whereas the third (which also appears to be the answer to the mind-boggling questions asked by the first two) was made on 2nd May 2011. Yes - you read it right :-)

Strange are the ways of Life!

To Remember or To Forget?

If you do not want to forget the occasions in which others hurt your feelings, you must also remember the occasions in which you hurt the feelings of others.

If you wish to forget the occasions in which others hurt your feelings, you must also stop remembering the occasions in which you hurt the feelings of others.

You can only choose one of these options. Choosing a part each from both these options makes you either a sadist or a masochist, with neither of these going to help anyone in the long run.

It is best to forgive yourself as well as others for past mistakes, at least after a note of apology has been tendered. But, if you aren't mature enough to do that, at least be fair in punishing yourself as much as you would punish others.

#randomthoughts #originalcontent