In a world of needs and wants, I recently observed that some people, including myself, have put up iron-made walls to hide meaningful sufferings. We all may be online, on print, and in the airwaves discussing about bad news in the world -- plane crashes, illnesses, and other misfortunes -- but how are we really reacting to such information? We may be reacting in sadness, but after an hour, does it get buried in more bad news that make our hearts numb?
I've found myself having a hard time relating to the sufferings of others in the past because my formative years were peachy. However, my kindness towards others was always available when needed. Only tooth aches and colds were the ones that let me face the ground in weakness. As for other issues in life, I always try to cope (as we all need to do). But in the long years of self-dependence (the coping), exposed to the toxicity of caring for the self, I managed to craft the art of hiding meaningful sufferings. The facade of being strong was always there. I ended up relating to people with weaknesses that they tolerated. By withholding intimate issues in my life, I prevented meaningful relationships. My days were only about superficial exchanges.
I've found myself having a hard time relating to the sufferings of others in the past because my formative years were peachy. However, my kindness towards others was always available when needed. Only tooth aches and colds were the ones that let me face the ground in weakness. As for other issues in life, I always try to cope (as we all need to do). But in the long years of self-dependence (the coping), exposed to the toxicity of caring for the self, I managed to craft the art of hiding meaningful sufferings. The facade of being strong was always there. I ended up relating to people with weaknesses that they tolerated. By withholding intimate issues in my life, I prevented meaningful relationships. My days were only about superficial exchanges.
Recently, I've learned that some misfortunes are better off shared with those you love. To admit mistakes can be empowering. To be vulnerable in the middle of a crisis is to merit the chance to be compassionate to others in the future. I believe God works in our frailty to make us experience His kindness so that we may be kind to others to others as well.
Galatians 6: 1-3
If someone in your group does something wrong, you who are spiritual should go to the person and gently help him right again. But be careful, because you might be tempted to sin, too. By helping each other with your troubles, you truly obey the law of Christ. If anyone thinks he is important when he really is not, he is only fooling himself.
Galatians 6: 1-3
If someone in your group does something wrong, you who are spiritual should go to the person and gently help him right again. But be careful, because you might be tempted to sin, too. By helping each other with your troubles, you truly obey the law of Christ. If anyone thinks he is important when he really is not, he is only fooling himself.