"We have all heard
that no two snowflakes are alike. Each snowflake takes the perfect form for the
maximum efficiency and effectiveness for its journey. And while the universal
force of gravity gives them a shared destination, the expansive space in the
air gives each snowflake the opportunity to take their own path. They are on
the same journey, but each takes a different path.
Along this
gravity-driven journey, some snowflakes collide and damage each other, some
collide and join together, some are influenced by wind... there are so many
transitions and changes that take place along the journey of the snowflake.
But, no matter what the transition, the snowflake always finds itself perfectly
shaped for its journey.
I find parallels in
nature to be a beautiful reflection of grand orchestration. One of these
parallels is of snowflakes and us. We, too, are all headed in the same
direction. We are being driven by a universal force to the same destination. We
are all individuals taking different journeys and along our journey, we
sometimes bump into each other, we cross paths, we become altered... we take
different physical forms. But at all times we too are 100% perfectly imperfect.
At every given moment we are absolutely perfect for what is required for our
journey. I’m not perfect for your journey and you’re not perfect for my
journey, but I’m perfect for my journey and you’re perfect for your journey.
We’re heading to the same place, we’re taking different routes, but we’re both
exactly perfect the way we are.
Think of what
understanding this great orchestration could mean for relationships. Imagine
interacting with others knowing that they too each share this parallel with the
snowflake. Like you, they are headed to the same place and no matter what they
may appear like to you, they have taken the perfect form for their journey. How
strong our relationships would be if we could see and respect that we are all
perfectly imperfect for our journey."
Sources: Steve Maraboli - Life, the Truth and Being free
Sources: Steve Maraboli - Life, the Truth and Being free