Monday, 27 April 2015

Revenge~ Is it really that sweet?

If you've gotten to the top and forgotten where you came from, the hard work that brought you to this place, the mis-steps, missed-takes, tears, laughter &  lessons.... but most importantly the people that helped you along the way; then the next hill will be lonely, a tougher climb♡or perhaps non-existent, and you are wondering why♡

It's Simple♡Give Gratitude & Thanks, for your Journey♡ and remember, we are all on our own Path♡ Live, Love, Forgive, Be Kind, Hug often, and remember your roots♡ it's what keeps you grounded to who you really are inside, a reminder of where you came from, and a step forward to where you are going... and why

Somehow, this though brought me to these ones...One big thought. About spreading the word and
seeking the maximum revenge. We rarely ask anymore whether the punisment fits the offense. We head straight, full steam into the avenging what we perceive as the wrong. I am pondering this more on a personal level; ego, heart, perhaps on a monetary level.

We often forget to step back to really see the picture in front of us and create a much bigger issue than what we are experiencing. We often forget that we are all human, that we all make mistakes and that there is always a solution; for the betterment of all involved.

There are many crimes and experiences that deserve attention and a greater awareness, but I think that our '15 minutes of fame' has taken our sensibility hostage.

How did our society get to a place where it is entertaining and self-satisfying to punish or push someone down, again and again, with no restitution, when we feel they have wronged us.  It does seem that we gain the most satisfaction from carrying around the problem rather than a movement towards a solution. We build up our forts and surround ourselves in our story, without any intention of letting it go, learning, or moving forward. And we continue to avenge.

There are varying degrees of this but the reason that I ponder this question is that I am more interested in the end result. 'How far down do you want me to go?' 'What is your ultimate goal? Will stop at nothing to push further down? To prove, what?'

Perhaps we should lay this out in the beginning. Or make aware our agendas. I find that many 'soapbox' individuals don't ever look back to see if there are any changes or improvements. Their purpose is merely to instill damage. I have always wondered, how this make you better than the one you accuse.

I have experienced, seen, and heard many whose intent focuses on destroying another's life. Not merely their reputation, in regards to the matter at hand, but their life. This concerns me.  We have become, all to often, more about the extreme and less about teaching someone a lesson and moving forward. Much less about compassion or forgiveness.  Ordering up some heads on a platter, that will really show them!

We need to step back more often. Stop ourselves. Ask ourselves. Allow change. If we keep tearing people apart and pushing them down, it just gets harder to get back up, to make amends, to change, to find the tools, to make a difference. In the end, it messes us up more.

We all do what we need to do. We all do what makes us feel safe. Even if that is wrong, painful, or bad. People do what they know, what they were taught, they reflect what they see, feel, and experience. It's only going to get better when we seek to change the anticipated outcome; when we start looking for a solution, moving towards a change; seeing opportunities to make a difference and a better world.

We have to be a more responsible society. One that sees the fear in another, recognizes it, chooses to see past it, and further embraces the goodness within both enough to hold out their hand, to assist, to heal, to forgive, to love.

It is about Choices that you make. To be in line with the direction in which you want to go. This is YOUR journey, after all!

Our thoughts & actions reflect our current beliefs, in any given moment. But do you really believe this? Or were you taught to believe this? Do your Heart & Soul agree?  Ask, is this a reflection of how I want the world to know me? Of what I choose to show others? Is this in line with my highest intention? Is this for the greatest good of all? Am I choosing consistent with my values? Will this lead me closer to or further away from my personal goals? dreams? vision? Will this choice create momentary pride or lifelong happiness? Am I allowing my ego & fears to sway my awareness & cloud my judgement? Am I allowing outside influences to over-weight my decisions? How does this reflect my love from within? How can I Shake Up that Passion within!

We are all leaders and all an important part of the whole; the solution♡It's time to illuminate the true nature of Your Heart & Soul with a clear focus of Your intentions♡