Today I am grateful not only for duality itself, but for “YinYang” – the immense power that all things “bad” give to all things “good”, and the inspiration to Greatness that all things “good” bring to everyone who witnesses them. Or, in other words, today I am grateful for the Truth that all that is “good” can be directly utilized to further the grander Harmony of the Universe, and that all that is “bad” can be just as directly utilized (initially via acceptance &/or forgiveness) to inspire acts of great selflessness.

Moments that are considered “good” have been labeled by some as “Yang”, or seemingly in harmony with the Universal base-frequency of Oneness.  “Bad times”, on the other hand – or “Yin” moments, evidence discord or conflict (either external or internal) in our surroundings. And yet, there is a far deeper Truth at play whenever these extremes are evident. For life’s “Yins” need not be judged as “bad” or even “unideal”.  Rather, they can be used just as effectively to bring about an overall Harmony in one’s environment.  Indeed, it is our courageous acceptance of all that is uncomfortable or painful pr frightening in our lives that is the most difficult — and therefore can be the most potent “Force for Good” in the entire Cosmos.

And probably the best way we can harness these “negative” energies for the positive is to start by being thankful for them …

 

I am thankful for the Yin of Abundance — which comes from loss, and the enhanced value that loss gives to all that remains unlost.  Indeed, for the enlightened, loss inspires Abundance, and the two become ONE.

 

I am thankful for the Yin of Togetherness — which comes from separation, and the ability such duality grants us to revel in true intimacy.  Indeed, for the enlightened, solitude inspires Togetherness, and the two become ONE.

 

I am thankful for the Yin of Creation — which comes from destruction, and the space destruction clears for new birthing. Indeed, for the enlightened, destruction inspires Creation, and the two become ONE.

 

I am thankful for the Yin of Joy — which comes from sadness, and the acuteness sadness brings to our memories; in turn allowing us to return to Joy by appreciating the Love that still flows in our lives in the present. Indeed, for the enlightened, sadness inspires Joy, and the two become ONE.

 

I am thankful for the Yin of Harmony — which comes from discord, and discord’s grating vibrations that clearly show where & how we are “missing the mark”.  Harmony comes from transcending discord, and discord lights the way thereto.  Indeed, for the enlightened, strife inspires Harmony, and the two become ONE.

 

I am thankful for the Yin of Love — which comes from indifference, and the power such apathy grants us when we choose to give Love anyway.  Indeed, for the enlightened, apathy inspires Love, and the two become ONE.

 

I am thankful for the Yin of Kindness — which comes from cruelty, and the possibility cruelty creates for our Compassion to blossom.  Indeed, for the enlightened, inhumanity inspires Kindness, and the two become ONE.

 

I am thankful for the Yin of Beauty — which comes from “ugliness”, and the radiance within all things “ugly”.  Indeed, for the enlightened, “deformity” inspires the ability to See true Beauty, and the two become ONE.

 

I am thankful for the Yin of Peace — which comes from dis-ease, and the anxiety’s constant summoning to Calm.  Indeed, for the enlightened, fear inspires Peace, and the two become ONE.

 

I am thank for the Yin of Life — which comes from death, and the re-Birth that death confers.  Indeed, for the enlightened, death enables Life, and the two become ONE.

 

And so it is that I climb to my proverbial mountaintop, take a deep breath filled with profound reverence, and let loose with a long & loud –

Thank Youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!

 

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