Finding peace in any context

Finding peace in any context

Context can refer to any set of events, past and present (and potentially future), that the knower deems relevant to the entity being studied.

When I was younger and more naive, I thought that I could search for silver bullets or universal solutions I can use or apply in any instance. I realize now that such pursuit is futile; silver bullets do not really exist, and it is the ability of the person to recognize relevant events and entities as context that allow a person to discern towards a responsible decision and action.

There is a kind of a sobering peace that can be borne out of that authentic reflection. I again invoke the prayer for serenity, courage, and wisdom: accepting the things that we are not unable to change alone, changing the things that we reasonably can, and a continuous predisposition to iterate, to try and fail, so that one may truly grow.

In a sense, peace is about knowing fully well how both powerless and powerful we can be. And with faith, the Holy Spirit can ablaze us to be the best version of ourselves.

John 20:19-23. The Pentecost: Peace be with you

[DAILY GOSPEL INSIGHTS AND REFLECTION FOR MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION 156: JUNE 5, 2022]