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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