To complete these reflections, I want to extend my thoughts to the young and older alike, as we all are part of the living fabric that make this world to be what it is.
I do not want to avoid or close the eyes to the hard realities that afflict all societies, and individuals, today.
But, also, and to be faithful to the moral values I learnt since my early childhood, I need to state that they are not strong enough to crush your will or destroy your integrity.
To all I tell, believe me, that it is worthy trying to be real and standing tall before life´s contrivances, temptations and fateful pressures.
We must really understand that fate can be overcome, hopes are an indispensable ingredient of a plentiful life, and fears will sprout, sooner or later.
They will do so wherever and whenever, we hesitate, doubt or claudicate before the subtle or gross and forceful threats to our rightful understanding of life and our consequent behavior.
I do not want to avoid or close the eyes to the hard realities that afflict all societies, and individuals, today.
But, also, and to be faithful to the moral values I learnt since my early childhood, I need to state that they are not strong enough to crush your will or destroy your integrity.
To all I tell, believe me, that it is worthy trying to be real and standing tall before life´s contrivances, temptations and fateful pressures.
We must really understand that fate can be overcome, hopes are an indispensable ingredient of a plentiful life, and fears will sprout, sooner or later.
They will do so wherever and whenever, we hesitate, doubt or claudicate before the subtle or gross and forceful threats to our rightful understanding of life and our consequent behavior.
SO, LET´S UNDERSTAND WHAT FATE, HOPES AND FEARS
ARE ALL ABOUT!
The Fear of Life, the Fear of Man, and the Fear of Peers´ pressure!
Everything comes down to the basic question of
TO BE OR NOT TO BE,
and then, facing the consequences.
Consciously determining who you are and who you want to be!
Deciding, foremost, who you want to be when there are no witnesses around!
Accepting as a fact that God has a plan and its timing for your life!
Usually, people fear death, whether in its natural form,
or in that of loneliness, and rejection by peers, acquaintances or friends!
And, because of it, allow the “fear to live” to enter in their lives,
avoiding taking risks and standing firm
in their rightful beliefs and convictions.
Giving up to the pressure and the manipulation
of the natural impulse to become accepted
by the peers and companions in their walking through life.
One thing should be learnt along the way.
Not to have fear of the world,
nor of death or life!
Nor of compulsory compliance with any “group demanding”
exigency or behavior.
And as we walk along the way, we cannot but be,
at the same time,
Vertical and uncompromising in our belief,
tolerantly understanding the reality of ours and other people´s weaknesses
without appeasing the unrighteousness,
just because it is simply convenient!
The Fear of Life, the Fear of Man, and the Fear of Peers´ pressure!
Everything comes down to the basic question of
TO BE OR NOT TO BE,
and then, facing the consequences.
Consciously determining who you are and who you want to be!
Deciding, foremost, who you want to be when there are no witnesses around!
Accepting as a fact that God has a plan and its timing for your life!
Usually, people fear death, whether in its natural form,
or in that of loneliness, and rejection by peers, acquaintances or friends!
And, because of it, allow the “fear to live” to enter in their lives,
avoiding taking risks and standing firm
in their rightful beliefs and convictions.
Giving up to the pressure and the manipulation
of the natural impulse to become accepted
by the peers and companions in their walking through life.
One thing should be learnt along the way.
Not to have fear of the world,
nor of death or life!
Nor of compulsory compliance with any “group demanding”
exigency or behavior.
And as we walk along the way, we cannot but be,
at the same time,
Vertical and uncompromising in our belief,
tolerantly understanding the reality of ours and other people´s weaknesses
without appeasing the unrighteousness,
just because it is simply convenient!
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