Daily Meditation: Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Good and evil - we can never really make valid judgments on them

04/23/2024

We can never really make valid judgments on good or evil, because nothing is ever either wholly good, or wholly bad. Even the best things in life have their drawbacks. Just think of the arrival of spring. On the one hand, it is wonderful – light and warmth make everything bloom. Yes, but bugs flourish too – wasps, flies, caterpillars, aphids and mosquitoes abound. And what of technical progress, is it good or bad? Many discoveries that initially brought immense improvements ended up producing catastrophes, because human beings failed to be prudent and foresighted enough to reflect on the possible consequences. There is no need for me to give you examples, you can see for yourself every day. So, whatever the conditions or events, precautions must be taken. The very best things can turn out badly for those who are ignorant because they are not prepared to deal with them. Whereas, for those who are wise and know how to work, it is the opposite – they make progress amid the most difficult trials.*