Pour water into a bowl. You see that the bowl shapes the water. The water does not change the configuration of the bowl. Our life of people, places and situations are like the water. Our attitude, and our acceptance are what can shape the events in which we find ourselves each day. If you are judgmental, resentful and angry about everything that happens counter to your plans and your ego desires, then you are the water. Life is shaping you. Though alcohol is liquid, it shapes the alcoholic who drinks it. Some things will shape us and should, but most of our day is a challenge to our response of attitude and acceptance. You can do some things, but you cannot change the world. With the wrong attitude, the world can and will change you.
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I love the visual of your helpful message, thank you Father Ryan. :)
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