So often we assume that we’ve got a person figured out. In our minds we tend to have categories that after a first encounter with an individual we label that person and tuck them safely away, feeling as if we have everything in control. But what could a first encounter tell us other than their gender and their style. We forget that a person isn’t defined by their appearance but is defined by their heart. You see we forget to look beyond the visible, only because we’re so used to look at the surface and not beyond.
I was recently reminded how beautiful and ugly a heart could be with visible contrasting styles. I sometimes wish that we could all have the eyes of young toddlers…who see the person for who they are instead of how they look. At a young age we’re taught to love, yet as we age we hold that love back. Why the sudden fear? Why the sudden prejudice towards others? The way I see it is if we all started looking beyond the surface, so much of the pain, hurt, and tears could be eliminated.
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Ilana your post is so right on. It is exactly what I needed to hear after yesterday. I have been very discouraged and started to really doubt if this is what I want to do for my life. Thank you for keeping a smile on your face and helping me keep one on mine. I look forward to the next few weeks as we work together. You are going to be an amazing nurse.
ReplyDeleteIlana, must say that your thought is so deep. It is so true that we overlook the inner beauty and just focus on the exterior. I guess we even judge people with their outward appearance, but we should remember all that glitters is not gold! It is sad that we forget that we are created in the image of God and we are unique in His sight. We should look beyond the surface and love whole heartedly and am sure the world will be a better place to live. I believe that we should treat others just the way we would want to be treated.
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