Salt

Introduction:

Welcome my friend,

It's not that I'm trying to get ahead of myself, but it does feel a bit surprising that the next month after this is June, for a year that barely got started a couple nights ago.

Yes! That's how it has felt.

One day it's January and we're here going over our plans and next thing it's already May, as time continues to move past, waiting for no one.

Cheers to a New Month my friend!

If anything, I've enjoyed every weekend here with you through these months, sharing these words and becoming better for it.

Have a good May ahead, my friend.

Discussion:

Today's conversation is not just simplistic and straightforward, it's also very relatable because everyone of us knows what salt is.

When we're cooking, we add salt to our meal to improve on it in such a way that we're able to taste better, the flavor of every other ingredient that makes up the said meal.

This means that when the meal comes out nicely, the contribution of every other thing is highlighted and appreciated but not much so, the salt.

However, when it's not as tasty, the absence of the salt is recognized and its previous impacts felt.

So, how does this relate to us?

■ The Role Of Salt 

We come across some people in life that bring a different spark to it, rubbing off on us a kind of energy that ignites and inspires us to be better.

These are the people that play the role of salt; improving, nurturing, and caring for others without expecting anything in return.

Like glue, these folks bring about peace and togetherness amongst those around them by providing an avenue that allows for interpersonal relations for the greater good; by setting the tone for it.

When they're not there, the other relationships fall apart.

Truth is, we have these people in our lives, we see them and we know them but because of how they go about their business, we take them for granted, never really appreciating them enough.

This is normal and most times we eventually realize their worth only when they're gone.

We all know those people that step away from the limelight, allowing others to shine and get all the recognition and rewards even when they're major contributors themselves.

These are folks that have set pride aside and are now humble enough to care more about being useful to the collective course than any personal gain.

This is what salt does.

When they walk in, they reduce rife, strife and unhealthy competition in places where people want to use competence as a weapon to scheme for rewards.

In this, they improve toxic spaces by introducing collaboration and partnership to replace ego face offs and show offs.

We also feel their impact in our larger communities, as they take the role of first responders, providing support and help to others by sharing their personal resources.

■ Qualities Of Salt 

The quality to put others above ourselves is called selflessness and it's only possible where genuine love exists.

When we're enthusiastic about the success of others we're excited by the prospect of lighting a candle in their path.

Here, there's an awareness of purpose so that we're content with playing our God given role, whatever it is, and using our abilities or position to support causes that make life easier for others.

Most importantly, as salts, we need the wisdom and discernment to navigate life rightly, becoming good examples for others to follow.

■ When Salt Loses Its Taste 

There's a difference between being caring and being overbearing and those who check up on others with insincere intentions of judgment or mockery usually find themselves slipping into the latter.

We have to respect other people's boundaries, getting involved in their business only when they're comfortable with us doing so.

Therefore, to force our opinions, suggestions and best intentions on others is the arrogant assumption that we know what's good for them better than they do themselves.

When we truly want the best for others from a place of love and concern, they'll feel this warmth in our approach and would be moved to change willingly.

Indeed, no matter how good our intentions are, if others feel like we're doing too much, it leaves a bad taste, making them unresponsive to our poor seasoning.

Summary:

It's difficult to fill from an empty cup which is why it's essential to continually invest in our growth and well being.

As we mature, we're to be reminded that we're like channels through which the blessings of God should flow to others.

Viewing life this way helps us embrace this responsibility with intention, joy and willingness.

Most importantly, when others show us genuine love and lighten our burdens through their contributions, we should never take them for granted.

Master Apprentice.

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