On Being Truly Gentle

By Evan Sanders


Often we think that we have to put up our own resistance against a front that some other person creates against us. Being a bit combative can be thought of a little sexy...but it's really not. But in reality, there's just one thing that breaks down walls: being incredibly.

We are living in a vicious world. Thank the heavens there are there important acts of true bravery, keenness, faith and heroism that run through the streams of hate - but the reality is those acts of hate themselves actually begin to create a drain on our minds. Our past stops us from living in the present, turns us into gloomy beings at times , and our built view continues our story until we or some other person comes in and helps us break out of that cycle. This disbelief about life and humanity can be fantastically hard and damn near impossible to combat. But that's the point.

You really aren't meant to fight it.

You're simply meant to have a soft touch.

We need more people in this world who are powerful enough to be incredibly gentle.

To genuinely love without condition. To give themselves regardless of being ungiven to. To give the world their best, day in and day out without any expectancy of return. We need a whole lot more of those people in this world. As I have found through this journey, life isn't about expecting a return. The times I have felt myself unhappiest were the occasions when I had great expectations for those around me. Shakespeare himself said, "Expectation is the root of all heartache." He sure appeared to have it right. When we predict others to do certain things or act certain ways we are going to sometimes be deeply disappointed. Try to not expect. You can only control yourself.

Never let somebody else's perspective about life decide your own.

Keep in mind that everyone is going through something or other. It's incredibly easy to be hard on people. But I know that isn't why I'm here. I certainly have been hard on people a lot in the past. But now I know that my only job is to keep to my values and go all through life spreading kindness and light. What other folks do is none of my business. Sure some of it "happens" to me, but that makes it even more important to remain constant to what I do.

You cannot go all through life by keeping clear of having experiences and deep relationships with people. You have got to put your heart on the line and learn. The only real way I ever got to this realization is by trying continuously. Irrespective of how badly things go, you've got to keep on going. Allow the negatives to make you more bold.

Don't waste any time worrying about things that aren't for you. Not everyone is going to love your brand. If you set a high quality standard for yourself - call yourself Hermes - not everyone in the world is likely to want to buy that. Don't worry about the folks that hate on your brand. Continue your journey in turning into the best person you can presumably be and take aim higher and higher. By the day let your goals get bigger. Always be competing with your potential.

Remember - be gentle with those around you. Love your heart out. Strength is shown in very many ways.




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