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Food For Thought - Beauty in Pain - Inspired by Confucius Quote

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'Everything has its beauty but not everyone sees it' - Confucius. 

When life gets tough, it can make it difficult to see the beauty of life itself. However as I sat on the above quote, it dawned on me that everything is relative. A great example is how some are able to turn their adversity into aspiration to change the world. Trials and tribulations are a given but outcomes can differ greatly from one state of mind to the next.

This has prompted me to question my pain as to whether there is a purpose to this and what beauty, if any lies beneath it. Once upon a time pain had me through facing my wounds it has removed the stronghold. I felt a sense of freedom that has helped me to walk away from it rather than crawling into a hopeless existence.

I conclude that broadly speaking even in the most tragic circumstances, beauty can be derived from pain. Because the beauty is not in the pain, it is in the message of the pain. Knowledge is power, as it can influence and instigate change to better the lives of future generations.

I am currently writing a book that has been inspired by actual events, with the working title of ‘Mourning into a Movement’ telling the story of how a group of women came together as broken individuals and left as warriors. I hope that our story can encourage and serve as inspirations to others that there is light after darkness.



Joy and sadness does not reside in the same space as like always attract like. My mentor once said to me you cannot live a positive life with a negative mind. I now realise the mindset or thinking regulates our thoughts and ultimately actions. Believe! 

Love & peace 

KIMI 

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