Chance

Giving others a chance is clearing space for ourselves.

We are not alone in the world. There are many other people out there who come and go as we live through life day by day. Sometimes we do judge a book by its cover. While this may not be good practice, it does happen and it is okay. However, we should always keep in mind that what seems to be may not be what it actually is.

Some people are very fast at learning and taking action while others may be a little slower in catching up. Does that mean the person is useless? Obviously not. People are born differently and definitely will grow at a different pace. We cannot measure a person by comparing with better people. Everyone is special in their own way.

Often, we jump into conclusion that if the person do not understand now, the person will not be successful in future. Who is to tell? Nobody can predict the future. We can only plan for the future. Perhaps it will be more challenging to nurture someone less into somebody of caliber. Everyone should be given equal chances at life.

Everyone is talented, in their own ways.

Giving is a gift. Chances arise not only to humans but also animals. We have graded animals for their family and species. We see each one differently. We tend to have a preset mind for all of them.

A lion is majestic. A tiger is dangerous. A hyena is cruel. A crocodile is vicious. A shark is mighty. A piranha is fast. An eagle is bold. An owl is wisdom. A bat is vampire.

A giraffe is tall. An elephant is humongous. A squirrel is furry. A whale is enormous. A dolphin is joyous. A clownfish is Nemo. A dove is freedom. A swiftlet is little. A parrot is chatty.

These preset thinking have been embedded in us since the day we are born. The message have been brought down for generations. While some of the information related to us may be true, not all are. We should have our own thought to decipher information as they come by. Being observant is the best way to change our mindset.

Some people just do not like animals. Not because they have had bad experiences with animals. It is just that they have been told by their parents that dogs bite, cats have fleas, rats bring disease and much more. Have their parents encountered such ugly side of animals? Most probably not. They have been told so by their parents too. This is a vicious cycle. It is never-ending.

We, as individuals, should have our own way of thinking. We can be good children to our parents but we need not follow in their footsteps. We can always path our own manner to seeing the world. There are so many things in the world worth our attention. Animals have lived their life differently from us. There is much to learn from them.

When seeing a dog, we can learn their happiness, friendliness, and loyalty. They may bite but if we are kind to them, there is no reason for them to bite. Just give them a chance to proof that they are worth a piece of your life.

When seeing a cat, we can learn their agility, boldness, and confidence. They may be arrogant but they are just the way they are. They may have fleas but if we clean them and nurture them, they have much to teach us about our life.

When seeing a rat, we can learn their determination, strength, and intelligence. No way is the end. When they are locked in a room, they will find all means and ways to get out of the room. They may carry diseases but who does not? We are all diseased in one way or another.

We are always afraid of things that we are unsure of. There is no point in pondering on things that we have no control over. Give ourselves a chance. We should find out what we are worth, what we are good at, and live the life that we want to, not the life that others wants us to. Live our own dreams, not the dreams of others.

Everyone deserves a chance at life.

 

All we are saying is give peace a chance.

John Winston Lennon (John Lennon), English singer, songwriter and peace activist (the Beatles), 1940-1980