When issues with people are looked at thoroughly, there generally tends to be 
something that was said or misunderstood which began the bickering back and 
forth. Many relationships can change and be renewed when both parties accept 
responsibility for their part and apologize to each other with the full 
intention of letting the past go and building a new relationship together. This 
takes maturity on the part of all involved. But a proud soul is always putting 
him/herself  in a hot soup if his/her apology is not genuine as Samsudin Sarr 
may have inflected on himself after apologizing to Mr.Sonko in response, Sonko 
happens to accept the apology with open heart.
 
Even if he (Sarr) never have another conversation with Mrs.Sonko who happens to 
upset him by bringing up the old subject, it is in the best interest to Sam’s 
health and well-being that Sonko came to the point where he (Sam) is able to 
realize any negative emotions. The challenging aspect here is for Sam to try and 
re-plant those negative emotions with positive emotions and he will eventually 
feel acceptance and gratitude for the experience or lesson if you like. Nothing 
happens “accidentally” in my opinion, therefore, the problem between Sam and 
Sonko should resolve in this life to minimizing the guilt thereof, by accepting 
and repenting wholeheartedly. 

 
However, In a case like this, must of the people preferred revenge in-other to 
be satisfied than acceptance and this kinds of human behavior is what brought 
Sam to this uneasy situation. Each of us has issues to deal with that are buried 
deep within. If It is time for them to be brought up to the surface and to be 
scrutinized, no one can helped that but God. Whatever one did in this world, 
he/she will have to dance the tune here once the shadows are lit as they are in 
Sam’s case. The only power that will affect Sam is human cruelty by not 
accepting the apology even whereas God accepted the apology. On one hand, This 
is part of the same reason why people insist to defending themselves instead of 
been truthful and acceptant to situations that befouled them. On the other hand, 
if human-beings are always forgiving and accepting each other as we are created 
without judgment we will then live in a different world than this. Yet we said 
we are pious and following the footsteps of our prophets?? what a joke.  
 
 However, many of us still live within the illusion that it is "others" who are 
to be blame for the outcome of our life. We make claims such as "If only or when 
he said or did not say or do”, as excuses, which keep us from living the life of 
our dreams. I will be please to do away with this syndrome myself but still 
trying my level best and by the please of God, I will someday prevailed.
 
 In this world, it is our interactions with others that allow us to have a human 
experience. What if there were no other people on Earth? How would we be able to 
experience forgiveness, sharing or any multitude of events? The world would be a 
lonely place. If we believe in the principle that man was placed on this Earth 
to experience its bounty and to share with one another, then how far is it for 
us to stretch our mind that perhaps this world is also a place to experience the 
"negative" side, as well?
 
With growth comes the ability to help others who have followed your Path. Many 
times, the best teacher is someone who has been where you have been. 
Understanding comes from having passed through that fire, the same fire that is 
testing Sam’s patience and faith. As each of us are strengthening our believe 
codes and chooses those that are more in alignment with our highest good, we 
will become much better equipped to assist those still struggling with similar 
issues than throwing insults or disqualifying their acts. Everything happens for 
a reason which is known by only God.
 
That is what being a good steward is all about; helping your fellow man. Many 
religions speak of karma, doing unto others as you would have them do unto you. 
When more of us actually practices these tenets, our societies on Earth will 
begin to reflect our inner self. In order to have the ideal society that most of 
us only dream of, it will take effort on the part of each one of us.
 
Currently, we live in a world of separation. There is so much judgment placed on 
insignificant things such as; race, religion, job choice, etc. We have created 
walls around ourselves to keep the "wolves" out. Yet, with each condemning 
thought we think and word we utter, we push the wolves away and judge them with 
the same words we use against others. I am not saying we should not criticize 
each other but to try to do it in a way that will not bring about hostilities 
among us. 

 
It is time to lighten up. Let us look at ourselves and each other with fresh 
eyes. Teach ourselves to seek out the good in others. Let us go within on a 
daily basis and seek ways to change our habits of judgment and condemnation. For 
it is within that we will first have to discover our beauty before we can see it 
in others.
 
We should watch our words and pay attention to our feelings, as well, be mindful 
to what we say about others and notice how often, what we say about others is a 
reflection of a weakness we perceive in ourselves. Perhaps, we happen to say 
these things just to "be cool" and not to rock the boat with our peers in fear 
of being ridiculed or outcast. If this is the case, then it will be better to 
dwell within and find the reasons why we go to such a low places to maintain 
friendships with those who tear others down in order to feel good about 
themselve. Good night from Edi
 I leave you with this prayer bellow:
 'Beloved Creator I call upon your sacred and divine light to flow into and 
through my entire being now. Let me accept a higher vibration of your energy 
than I have previously experienced; bathe me in your true qualities of 
unconditional love, acceptance and balance. Allow me to love myself and soul 
unconditionally, accepting the truth that exists within and around me. Assist me 
in achieving my spiritual illumination from a place of peace and balance at all 
times promoting clarity within my heart, mind and reality. 

 
Encourage me through my deep and secure connection and eternal flowing energy of 
unconditional love, balance and acceptance to love, to accept and cherish the 
aspects of the Creator all around me while accepting my true path and mission on 
the Earth. 

 
I ask with pure and true intentions that the unconditional love, acceptance and 
balance of the Creator vibrates with power within the energy vibration and 
frequency of the Earth so that these sacred qualities may become the realities 
of all.
 
I ask that all unneeded energies, habits and false beliefs within and around me 
as well as within and around the Earth and all of humanity are now allowed to 
fall away guided by the will of the Creator. Let a love that is a powerful 
healer and comfort to all penetrate the Earth, civilization and my being now. 

Thank you and let it be.'




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