Oscar Wilde (16 October 1854 – 30 November 1900) was an Irish novelist, playwright, poet and short story writer. Known for his witty sense of humor, he was one of the most successful playwrights of the late Victorian Era in London. At the height of his fame and success, with the play The Importance of Being Earnest (1895) still playing in London, Oscaar was accused and sentenced to two years in prison for libel and indecency.
In prison he wrote De Profundis (written in 1897 and published in 1905), a lengthy letter discussing his spiritual journey as a prisoner. After Oscar was released, he left France immediately, never to return to Ireland or England. There he wrote his last work, The Ballad of Reading Gaol (1898), a long poem commemorating the harsh rhythms of prison life.
Oscar once said a sentence that is very good for us to ponder. He said, “The best way to appreciate our work is to imagine what we would be without it.” This statement is actually still very relevant today. Don’t we often see people who used to grumble in their work, but when they leave there they regret it.
Expecting something better is normal, but then we forget to be grateful for what we have. We forget that life is a gift, and what we have right now is a beautiful gift from God. Why is it so difficult for us to be grateful for what we have today, God is still with us in all things.
We have nothing to fear. All we have to do is keep giving thanks in all the circumstances we experience. Instead of complaining, it’s better if we start appreciating whatever we have right now, including our work. Get serious about it, then see how God is able to multiply it all. “In everything give thanks…”
𝐈𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐫 