As
I see it, life is a wonderful kaleidoscope of experiences and individuals. Some we encounter blend together like
interwoven fibers of an intricate tapestry, drawing us in with their splendor
and beauty. Others make us dizzy. Sometimes, the latter makes us want to turn
away to regain our balance. I try to
resist this urge. Don’t always succeed,
but when I do, I’m amazed at the enlightenments I gain!
Some
of these encounters are painful. So
heart wrenching as to make my very soul ache.
But that’s okay. Why? Because I believe we’re here to experience
life, not merely get through it. And
sometimes, that requires us to roll up our sleeves and wallow around in the
trenches till we’re so dirty we barely recognize our reflection.
Something
most forget is that dirt, like many other things we encounter in life, can be
washed away. May take time and effort,
but it won’t mar us forever, and the lasting “tinge” it places on our hearts
and souls is oft worth the effort.
This
isn’t to say that we need to actively seek out things that will push us to our
limits or try our emotional resolve.
Instead, what I’m trying to get across is that it’s important to take
our blinders off, if only for brief respites, to experience all life has to offer—crazy fringe, extreme
individuals and all.
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