A experiência do limite
É no limite que, frequentemente, experimentas tua humana condição.
É no limite que, frequentemente, experimentas tua humana condição. É quando se descobre o que se deve e o que se pode fazer. É a partir de registros do bem que se fez, ou do melhor que poderia ter sido, que o desejo de recomeçar pode renascer. Quando se erra, querendo acertar, percebe-se a falha que evoca o desejo de continuar o que se acredita poder barrar a falta que instalada ali está. Todavia, há quem, quanto mais nega, faz emergir o que teima em negar. Do desejo do bem rupturas podem acontecer. Queres saber como ou por quê? Simples. Basta que te vejas no lado de fora, que é o outro, teu próximo mais próximo, a quem tu observas ou ignoras. No limite o outro poderá também te ver. Se as rupturas em tua vida têm se dado, malgrado o esforço para ser evitado; quando tu fazes a experiência tão sofrida do limite e gratificante da potencialidade, é preciso tomar uma decisão. Hás que ver, hás que dizer, hás que enfrentar o que não te permite avançar; do contrário, ficarás caminhando em círculos ou sapateando, marcando passos no mesmo lugar. (Padre Airton)
“It is in a borderline situation that you usually experience your human condition. It is when one discovers what one must and what one can do. It is by remembering the good deeds one was able to accomplish or what could have been better done that the desire to start anew can arise. When one makes a mistake, though wanting to do the right thing, one perceives the error which stirs up the desire to carry on with what one believes may repair the error. However, much as one denies the failure, the more evident it appears. From the desire of goodness, ruptures can emerge. Do you want to know how and why? It is very simple. Just look at yourself from outside, as if in a mirror relationship with the other, your closest neighbor, whom you observe or ignore. From the borderline the other will also be able to look at you. If ruptures have occurred in your life in spite of all your efforts to avoid them; when you experience the pain of your limitations and the satisfaction of your potential you must then make a decision. You must see, you must name, you must face whatever is an obstacle to your moving forward; unless you do so you shall be walking round in circles, or simply standing on the same spot.” (Father Airton)
“It is in a borderline situation that you usually experience your human condition. It is when one discovers what one must and what one can do. It is by remembering the good deeds one was able to accomplish or what could have been better done that the desire to start anew can arise. When one makes a mistake, though wanting to do the right thing, one perceives the error which stirs up the desire to carry on with what one believes may repair the error. However, much as one denies the failure, the more evident it appears. From the desire of goodness, ruptures can emerge. Do you want to know how and why? It is very simple. Just look at yourself from outside, as if in a mirror relationship with the other, your closest neighbor, whom you observe or ignore. From the borderline the other will also be able to look at you. If ruptures have occurred in your life in spite of all your efforts to avoid them; when you experience the pain of your limitations and the satisfaction of your potential you must then make a decision. You must see, you must name, you must face whatever is an obstacle to your moving forward; unless you do so you shall be walking round in circles, or simply standing on the same spot.” (Father Airton)