WHO IS IN THE DETAIL – THE DEVIL OR GOD?
What if the paths that lead to the treasures of knowledge are riddled by signposts that deliberately point us in a different direction? A signpost that reads – “the devil is in the detail”. Is it not that the more acutely we observe, the deeper the appreciation? The detail not only of the wings of a bird, but also the perfect design of each individual feather on those wings. The wonder of a field painted with flowers, but if we look closer the perfect design of each individual flower and looking even closer to the flawless arrangement of single petals.
Is it possible that phrases can prevent us to explore, to discover, to develop our potential and live quality lives? Can it be that we are so emotionally bedazzled by sentimental expressions or idioms that we subconsciously wrongly apply them in contexts where they do not belong.
And so, it is with words – we often use them without being concerned about the detail of their meaning. Help and serve are two examples. Some may argue that the difference between the two words is mere semantics. It is however only when we consciously contemplate how we use these words to describe our actions that we discover the true meaning behind our actions.
When I serve, I acknowledge the true nature of that which I serve. Like the technician who services the washing machine. He needs to be familiar with the make and model of the machine he is about to service. Likewise, when I provide a service, I need to be familiar with the needs of those that I’m about to serve.
But why do I serve? The washing machine receives a service to ensure that it can function optimally. In other words, the technician provides a service to ensure that the washing machine fulfils its purpose in the best way it can. When I serve my aim should be to provide a service that empowers those I serve, to be the best of who they can be. When I serve, I tap into my inborn talents, my acquired abilities (including training and education) and life experiences. In this context service draws energy from the authentic self.
When I serve I provide and when I help I assist.
When I help, you are currently not able to do it yourself. It means you currently lack the ability or the means to do it yourself. When I help or assist you, I still need your input in a way. Helping draws energy from who I currently am and what I currently have, or have access to. Helping is dangerously linked to the ego or self-image. There is a slight sense of – “I have, you don’t or I can you can’t” that should be restricted by a sense of humbleness rather than superiority or arrogance. When I help I cannot always guarantee that I will have the resources or the ability to do so tomorrow.
When I help I have a feeling of satisfaction and when I serve I feel grateful that I received the opportunity to apply my skills.
Semantics? Well you can decide to ignore the detail and justify your decision with the phrase – “the devil is in the detail”, but remember you run the risk of following a signpost that can potentially direct you away from appreciating and experiencing life on a deeper level.
How we help or serve has a direct influence on the quality of our lives. It can drain all our energy to the point where it has a negative influence on our physical and emotional health. It can however also enhance the quality of our lives when we help or serve with humility and gratitude. Every individual is blessed with distinctive abilities to help and serve in their own unique way. This is reflected in their fingerprint pattern combinations. For more information on how your fingerprint pattern combination has an influence on the quality of your life visit the website – https://chirology.co.za/services-provided/