Know Your Weakest and Strongest Links
"You have been told that, even like a chain, you are as weak as your weakest link. This is but half the truth. You are also as strong as your strongest link."
It's the dichotomy of humanity. On one hand, we human beings can be so good. We are great and divine beings, capable of shining our love, compassion, and wisdom upon the land. As a species, we tend to cheer rescues, mourn losses, and generally like the idea of helping those in need, whether we always actually do it or not.
When moved to care, we care with such enthusiasm. When moved to express, we are so creative. When moved to love, we are so selfless. Yet, at the same time, humanity still has so many animalistic tendencies. You and I contain the potential for wreaking all kinds of havoc upon ourselves, others, and the whole planet.
As a species and as individuals, we are both our strongest links and our weakest links, mixed together in a flavorful, bittersweet cup of human nature.
...more of this chapter is available in the book, "Secrets of Spiritual Happiness," by Sharon Janis.
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