This quote came across my computer today:
"I am more and more convinced that our happiness or our unhappiness depends far more on the way we meet the events of life than on the nature of those events themselves." Karl Wilhelm Von Humboldt 1767-1835, German Statesman
I have to say I don't totally agree with this. If we took it to the nth, it would kill compassion for those going through difficult times. Mobilized compassion has done wonders for individuals and areas.
Right now there are huge snow storms in China affecting many areas and people. Orphanages have been asking for what is needed to help the children. And in at least one case, an orphanage has asked that other harder-hit orphanages be helped first, as they are making-do.
Yes, how we handle or think about what happens to us is important, but when some unthinkable occurs, grace has to enter into it, or how would we survive it or get through? There has to be help outside of ourselves if the issue is big enough. (I think even small issues.)
Maybe we have to throw into the equation asking for what we need when it is possible. And in situations where it is seemingly impossible to ask a person for help, to reach out to God for the help we need. Then trust that our needs will be met. And that we will live long enough to see it. We won't give up.
Easy to say from the comfort of a lounge chair. But I have been there, done that on a few occasions. And I have watched others do it in far more difficult situations than mine.
How about you? What do you think of this quote?
Karin
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