There is a truism
that states that people tend to think more highly of things which are comely. Comely is an obsolete Latin term which means 'pleasing in appearance' or simply attractive.
We don’t care for the unattractive parts of life however it’s those parts which we should give the most thought, time, and attention. Those are the most important parts – the parts
that make our bodies, the world and most everything in it, functional and
relevant. It’s the inside of the human
body that is messy and unattractive; but everything in there – the heart, lungs,
blood, muscles, and tissues, keep the body alive. The inside of a car -- the engine,
transmission, fluids, battery, etc— is dirty and oily. It’s certainly not as sleek, shiny, or sculpted
as the car’s body. But without those
inner workings, the car would be a useless shell.
As that adage
claims the parts that are less comely, we should treat with special honor. Those
are the parts that have a more abundant purpose than the attractive parts which
“have no need.” We have to learn to honor those things which
are honorable. They may not be as
beautiful to look at, or as fun to experience, but they are important – even essential.
Our trials in
life are difficult and undesired. But
they are most important than the easy, breezy times. Through those trials we learn our virtues, establish
our values, and gain life-changing lessons.
Our failures
are no fun either. We can leverage them,
however, to lead us to future successes.
There is more
to be learned from our losses than from our wins. Our wins are validating and they feel good. But our losses go so much further to confirm
our endurance and purpose, as well as strengthen our hope and courage.
You may think
your best feature is your beautiful smile, or an great pair of legs. But, you can live without those. You couldn't survive without your heart and
mind. Therefore, those are the parts you
should nourish and treasure.
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