Every now and then, when we, frail human beings are besieged with righteousness and the conscience bestowed on us is collectively pricked, we question the injustices happening within and outside our vicinities. We streamed out our ‘if’s’ not the ‘what if’s’ in this world.

The basic questionable tenet imprinted on us: we are created in God’s image; we are all created equal. There are a thousand and one reasons we can claim that we are not what we are supposed to be!

‘If we are created in God’s image and if we are created equal, why do people treat each other so badly?’

This question invokes the very core of man’s existence. Exposing the good and the bad inherent in every human being.

I came across this piece. Encompassing the lessons taught to us by the Man on the Cross - the ultimate Teacher.

‘Each person who enters our life has a unique lesson to teach us. It is only through these lessons that we learn about life. ‘

‘When someone lies to you, it Teaches you that things are not what they seem.

Look beyond the masks people wear if you want to know what is in their hearts. Remove your own masks to let people know who you really are.’

‘When someone steals from you, it teaches you that nothing is forever. Always appreciate what you have. You never know when you might lose it. Never take your family or friends for granted. This very moment is the only guaranteed time you may have.’

‘When someone mocks you, it teaches you that no two people are alike.’

‘When you encounter people who are different from you, do not judge or if you do, judge them not by how they look or act. Instead base your judgment on the contents of what is in their hearts. ‘

‘When someone breaks your heart, it teaches you that loving someone does not always mean that the person will Love you back. But don’t turn your back on love because when you find the right person, the joy that one person brings you will make up for all of your past hurts times a thousand fold.’

‘When someone holds a grudge against you, it teaches you that everyone makes mistakes. The most virtuous thing you can do is forgive the offender without pretense. Forgiving then is often the most difficult and painful of life’s experiences, but it is also the most courageous thing a person can do. ‘

‘When a loved one is unfaithful to you, it teaches you that resisting temptation is man’s greatest challenge. Be vigilant in your resistance against all temptations. ‘

‘When someone cheats you it teaches you that greed is the root of all evil. ‘

‘When someone ridicules you, it teaches you that nobody is perfect. Accept people for their merits and be tolerant of their flaws. Do not ever reject someone for imperfections.’

‘Man’s capacity to love is the greatest gift he has. Each act of love also teaches us kindness, charity, honesty, humility, forgiveness and acceptance. ‘

Love counteracts all the evils in the world.

Embrace LOVE.

Only then can we truly believe that we are created in God’s image. And then we become equal.