Life does not always show as black and white.
There are many gray areas – not a true wrong or right.
Some aspects for humans are on a continuum.
Which may require balance no matter the side you’re on.
Life may call for a middle-ground.
It will not always be clear which path we should choose.
Sometimes with our choice there is conflict with values.
Then we stand utterly confused.
How do we get out –
Without compromising what we’re about?
First we have to face the truth.
No lying to ourselves – no denial or excuse.
Then look at the big picture.
Not just from our perspective – Just and fair should be the objective.
Take into account all that is there.
Educate yourself – See, listen, feel, care.
Figure out the pros and cons.
What goes up, what comes down.
And when it’s time to make your call.
Consider any potential harm to all.
When you can’t avoid some harm or negative consequence –
Then your obligation should be for what brings less.
Do what can be done within your moral parameter
And how you go for the win does matter.
So don’t be tempted to go for the dirty.
Keep your heart and soul clean through your life’s journey.
Take care of yourself – I’m all for that.
But that can’t be the only part.
It’s not just I, me, alone.
We are just a part of this beautiful world.
To build yourself esteem – No need to be mean.
You don’t have to plant a bad seed for you to succeed.
Actually it may be the opposite – Being kind to others come with many benefits.
You can replenish – without being selfish.
You can advance – without denying others a chance.
You can move forward without holding others back.
They may even be your support
when you start slipping through the cracks.
You don’t always have to do, expecting a return.
Doing the right thing should always be a concern.
That doesn’t mean you’re to act passively
You have a right to live to your capacity.
You don’t allow people to take advantage of you.
You should assert yourself when you need to.
Just be aware of the purpose.
And remain true to your person.
Be mindful of what you say and do.
Be mindful of the reasons you choose.
And if you should ever make a mistake
Forgive yourself, move with dignity and grace.
Be just and fair to those around you.
And allow justice and fairness for yourself too.
Just an observation, with our creation –
There are so many Black and White blends.
There must be a message that the Universe sends.
It’s our minds that do the limiting.
We must choose – That’s our thinking.
But maybe neither side has to go under.
It may not have to be one OR the other.
For our survival it’s likely better.
When we put our focus on together.
So in choosing don’t just think winner and loser.
Often it can be better
When we work to uplift each other.
And when we decide – don’t just think Black or White.
Consider the continuum –
Including both might just be the needed solution.