Often in movies and animations, we will come across a scene where the main character starts debating on what to do. On one shoulder, a miniature version of that character dressed as a devil appears. On the other shoulder sits another dressed as an angel.
The following shows two short clips found on youtube featuring exactly this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fv-sKP17xTw&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5MjWXcaDGc&feature=related
Albeit exaggerated, this is actually what we face in our everyday lives.
Oftentimes, we find ourselves in this situation where we sit there thinking in our heads about something...and out comes a voice bashing us, beating us down saying that its an impossible task. And yet, there will most definitely be another voice...one that cheers us on telling us that we'll never know until we try, one that gives us hope.
It is precisely these battles, between the "angel" and the "devil" which sits upon our shoulders, and their outcomes which determines how we live our lives, the choices and decisions we make and ultimately whether we are happy or sad...
For everyone as an individual, there will come times when we're down in our lives...and it is at these times that we should never forget about this never-ending battle that wages on in our heads.
We must always spur ourselves on...cheer for ourselves. For if we ourselves do not do so, who else would!?
- May this post serve as an encouragement for those who are down in their lives -
Sincerely,
- BuLaDiFu -
