Hi everyone! I hope you are doing well despite all that is happening globally at the moment. Welcome to the third and final part of the '3 AM Thoughts' series and for those who are new to the blog, the previous two pieces of this series on 'Trust Issues' and 'Regrets' are live so please feel free to have a browse! Without further ado, let's get on with it!
As hard as it is to accept failure, it is harder to accept the things we cannot change. A prayer called the 'Serenity Prayer' by American theologian Reinhold Niebuhr consists of these lines:
"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
courage to change the things I can,
and wisdom to know the difference."
A short and simple prayer yet one that never fails to stun those who reflect on it. The concept of acceptance heavily relies on how the sender and receiver of the message understand each other, while at the same time respecting both opinions of the matter as this will show maturity. It is one thing to accept what the other has said, but to truly reflect on what was said is another. People often than not always go for the easy way out - to avoid the hassle and to simply comply. But as we may know, this is not the best solution as this would only allow ourselves to make walls and excuses to shut people's opinions out.
I would like to share a reflection which I made during one of my countless sleepless nights along the lines of,
"I am tired. Tired of sleepless nights. Tired of unrequited love. Tired of loving yet being unloved. Being made by someone to love her yet cannot make her love me back. I'm sick and tired of this”.
However, how much I deny myself of such love, I tend to give love to those who are in dire need of it. A love that has a risk. A love that knows all the assurances are steppingstones to a love that is deserving despite all the hardships I may face. Yet how can one achieve such love you may ask? To start with oneself.
Therefore, I will live for me, myself and I. A love that is shaped out of all the failures, disappointments, heartbreaks and setbacks of this crazy thing called life. A love that knows no boundaries for oneself. A love that will not be unrequited as oneself deserves a love that only I can reciprocate for me.
So to my greatest heartbreak, thank you for a lesson I will cherish.
As harsh as it is, in my opinion, it is best to embrace acceptance as this will require humility, hope and ultimately, a sacrifice. A sacrifice which requires oneself to come to terms with patience, trust and a constant battle with thoughts. To realise the concept of sacrificing for one's goal rather than letting the goal become the sacrifice is what will bring fulfilment in one's life as well as knowing that anything that waits is worth it at the end will bring the inner peace we are longing for. This inner peace will only be achieved through faith.
To finish this piece, I would like you to reflect on this quote,
"In a world full of people scared to put their heart on the line, don't be afraid to lead with yours"
As someone who has experienced many hardships in the past, the tides that come along will test us as to how deep will you let yourself sink and immerse in its emptiness. As for the latter, do not be afraid to encourage and love those around you as you journey along in knowing how to love yourself; an unselfish love for oneself.
...and it’s done! That brings us to the finale of the series '3 AM Thoughts"! I hope you enjoyed reading the pieces involved in this series as much as I enjoyed writing them. I would hope that this has opened some doors for you to explore in the trifecta of faith, hope and love! As always, I wish you and your loved ones all the very best in life and may we all be safe and sound during these struggling times.
Much love,
Dredd
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