Many times
we prefer to ignore the effect that our actions have on other people’s lives.
However, the effect is immeasurable. An alcoholic usually shames his family and
friends, making them unhappy when he is behaving like a fool after drinking too
much. If he stops drinking, his family and friends feel proud of him and
happier when he is around. Their happiness will make others close to them
happier as well. Seeing that the person stopped drinking might encourage
someone else to stop drinking, thus making his family and friends happier. Another
person, hearing the story about the one who stopped drinking, might think: if
he was able to stop drinking, I will be able to lose weight. So, this person
loses weight, feels happy and makes people around him happier as well. This is
called the “snowball effect,” a process that starts with something small and
builds upon itself, becoming larger and larger. Spiritual and Inspirational Messages -Blog bilingual - English and Portuguese
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Snow Ball Effect (Efeito de bola de neve)
Many times
we prefer to ignore the effect that our actions have on other people’s lives.
However, the effect is immeasurable. An alcoholic usually shames his family and
friends, making them unhappy when he is behaving like a fool after drinking too
much. If he stops drinking, his family and friends feel proud of him and
happier when he is around. Their happiness will make others close to them
happier as well. Seeing that the person stopped drinking might encourage
someone else to stop drinking, thus making his family and friends happier. Another
person, hearing the story about the one who stopped drinking, might think: if
he was able to stop drinking, I will be able to lose weight. So, this person
loses weight, feels happy and makes people around him happier as well. This is
called the “snowball effect,” a process that starts with something small and
builds upon itself, becoming larger and larger.
FRIENDLY NOTE
My Brother
Nobody expects that you become a millionaire or a saint before the good enlightens your heart and guide your steps.
Sublime is a charity that turns into comfort.
Divine a charity that converts into radiant love.
From tiny seeds come the giant trees that sustain life.
Avoid talking about yourself.
Fulfill your duty without interfering with the tasks of others.
Do not look for praise while going about your obligations.
Do not get stuck to small things, when the overall good requires your collaboration.
Forgive offenses quietly...
(From the book "Our Book", by the Spirit Emmanuel, Francisco Cândido Xavier, posted first on the blog Alvorada Espiritual)
BILHETE AMIGO
Meu Irmão
Ninguém espera te transformes num milionário ou num santo para que o bem te ilumine o coração e dirija os passos.
Sublime é a caridade que se transforma em reconforto.
Divina é a caridade que se converte em amor irradiante.
De sementes minúsculas, procedem as árvores gigantescas que sustentam a vida.
Evita falar de ti mesmo.
Cumpre o dever que te cabe, sem intromissão nas tarefas alheias.
Não provoques o elogio no desempenho de tuas obrigações.
Não te prendas a ninharias, quando o benefício geral te reclame a colaboração.
Perdoa sem alarde as ofensas...
(Da obra "Nosso Livro", pelo Espírito Emmanuel, Francisco Cândido Xavier, postado antes no blog Alvorada Espiritual )
“When it comes time to die, be not like those whose hearts are filled with the fear of death, so when their time comes they weep and pray for a little more time to live their lives over again in a different way. Sing your death song, and die like a hero going home.”
Chief Aupumut, Mohican. 1725
SABEDORIA INDÍGINA AMERICANA
"Quando chegar sua hora de morrer, não seja como aqueles cujos corações estão cheios de medo da morte, então quando sua hora chega eles choram e rezam para que possam ter um pouco mais de tempo para viverem suas vidas novamente de uma forma diferente. Cante sua canção de morte, e morra como um herói indo para casa.”
Chief Aupumut, Moicano. 1725
Com certeza um efeito positivo acarreta outros e é lindo! Um beijo amiga.
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Excelente reflexão... por isso a importância de semearmos a paz e o amor.
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