Friday, March 21, 2008

Free your mind

There are, of course, situation in which it is so depressing that you expected to be love or treated fairly in certain situation but didn't get it. Consider, for example, you have performed your job in your office more than par compared to others. You anticipated to be promoted and get a considerable annual salary increase consummately to your skills.

Suddenly, all your expectation died down like a blazing fire that was abruptly extinguished by high-pressured running water as the promotion went to other not you. This happened to most of us. In fact, Jesus had illustrated this desperate feeling in one of his great parables- the so called prodigal son. Yes, I am talking about the other older son who stayed with his father through thick in thin. He did not squander his inheritance like what his younger brother did. Instead, he obliged to be with his father to help him in their thriving business. But you see when his younger brother came back and ask for forgiveness, he was immediately accepted.

Like the older brother, will you simply accepted that situation and stay silently without any quiver. Let us go back to my first story of an office situation.

In this corporate world full of politicking, prejudice and craziness, you should expect the unexpected. Boss focused, picked and promoted the staff he likes with less consideration on what he or she may contributed to the growth and profitability of the company. Despite of this, you must persevere and do the right thing without hatred. For good deeds are bound to be awarded may be not now. But sure it will come. If we allow hatred rules in your heart, you will put your mind in state of depression and anxiety.