Injustice Is an Opportunity

Injustice is an opportunity. When it occurs, there is a range of possible reactions. The most common are the most natural, ranging from sadness and discouragement to indignation. These are understandable but thoughtless reactions. They neither impress nor elevate. Injustice, however, offers an opportunity for personal growth—not only to avoid being affected by it and to overcome it, but also to practice the most authentic compassion. In these moments, it is possible to rise above nature, it is possible to be great and to forgive. And, truly, few images leave as deep an impression as that of the wronged person who, mature and compassionate, overcame the injustice without holding a grudge.