To have true faith in someone is an extremely selfless act. It is basically a show of support that may require more on your part to stand by, than the abilities of the other. You aren't expecting an outcome. You aren't requiring any preliminary action. You simply offer a show of support in your unwavering belief.
Faith in its truest form is infectious and utterly philanthropic.
I am so fortunate to have experienced this selfless show of faith. And knowing that there is someone out there who believes in what I say and what I do, or will do, is a gift that I won't ever forget as long as I live.
Why should anyone have faith in me anymore? Do they see something that I cannot? Why should anyone believe me?? Why should anyone believe in me?
I guess those are the questions that often come to mind when seeking out support from family or friends. While I surely haven't intended sell myself short, there have been many occasions where I simply followed my heart and found myself at a wrong turn, a stop sign and a dead end. It was a frustrating experience to have proved myself wrong from time to time. But the funny thing is, it was faith that moved me to those decisions. So was my faith faulty??
The problem is, with the type of faith I was accustomed to giving, I had always hoped for some end result for my own personal gain. But I sadly did not know that going into the faithful transaction. It was always when the dust settled and I felt a sinking disappointment in my stomach for being let down that I realized that the faith I had given, wasn't wholly free. Like standing balanced on your right foot instead of your left; you have enough faith that your left foot can hold you up, but you have more faith that your right foot will simply handle the job with greater ease and efficiency.
The faith I had given, was like a 'right foot' show of faith. This show of support and belief had strings tied closely to my heart and upon the crumbling of the outcome, were therefore were tugged, yanked and ultimately untied. And when I felt let down, there was an emptiness beyond repair.
But when I realized last night the true wonder of unwavering faith, I was so filled up inside with gratitude that I could hardly sit still. What a gift I have been given! Time to put my left foot forward for a change... and have a little faith.
There are no strings attached as far as I can see. It is given so freely.
I can only aspire to achieve whatever hope a person has afforded me; and honor the show of selfless faith through my actions and experiences in life.
Perhaps I can also learn to stand on my left foot a little more often, strengthening the balance of the entire being: mind, body and spirit. And maybe, someday, I can be strong enough to offer someone else that kind of faith and unwavering belief. Not for any personal gain, but simply as a means of lending a hand, or even a foot if need be.
It is a challenge these days, to find anything or anyone who may seem worthy of our faith. We may find ourselves hurt when the lucky recipient of our belief chooses a different way, or worse, fails to believe in themselves at all.
What a wonderful world it could be, if we push ourselves toward the selfless extension of faith. Even if it is merely faith in ourselves, faith in a friend, or faith in having faith...
What if we could simply believe in our own inherent worth and talents, without the pressure of a defined or expected return?
After experiencing this selfless act of faith, I am determined to cultivate more to spread it all around. It is infectious...
See, that's the greatest thing about truly believing in someone no matter what; you never know how it will affect possibly a hundred thousand more people, all because you planted to seed inside of just one.
Today:
Vodka Sonic
1 oz Vodka
Equal parts Soda and Tonic
Rocks with a lime wedge
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