I want to be like a thunderstorm...

 

 

 

 

"A thunderstorm

has the effect of clearing
the air.

A person
of wisdom produces
a similar effect when dealing

with mistakes and 'sins' of others that

induce a condition of tension...

 

When failings
come to light, he
does not dwell on them; he

simply passes over mistakes, the

unintentional transgressions,

just as thunder dies 

away.

He forgives
misdeeds, the intentional
transgressions, just as
water washes
everything
clean."

--- I Ching, 40

 

I don't care much for the word "forgive." To me it puts one person in a one-up position and another in a one-down position. The truth is, we're all guilty and we're all innocent.

 

I don't care mcuh for the word "sin," either. The truth is, we're all human and we all make mistakes.

 

Nonetheless, I like the general idea of the above quote and I wish I were there in my own life. All I can say is I believe the sentiment behind it is a worthy goal. My little corner of the world would be a much better place for everyone if I passed over mistakes, those of others as well as my own.