I have this theory that most things we're seeing in the material world is a mirror image of what God sees...namely, in reverse. That's how paradox was born, according to me.
It seems all...or most for sure...of the things I've resisted, tried to hold off, have turned out good and for my benefit...painful, due to my resistance, but beneficial. And the things I've wrapped myself up in a pretty bow to cause to happen...well, enough said.
I wonder if that is why so often snark feels warm and fuzzy, and goodness feels sanctimonious...or is that just me?
Some years back, I was talking with someone who does not gossip. I, in my ignorance, did not know this, and I passed on a really juicy item. To which he proudly (in my judgment) replied, "I do not gossip." I replied that, clearly, I do. I then went home and told my bathroom mirror that he might not gossip, but he sure did listen well.
Gossip is not a good thing...never was, never will be. But it is important to recognize that not all information passed along is gossip.
I remember once trying to help someone with a spiritual principle and got so muddled, I was in despair for my own sanity. Not wanting to talk about her, I said nothing to anyone until my lid was near blowing...and the person I told was all, "Oh, didn't you know? We all think she's probably a sociopath...you can think good thoughts about her, but keep your distance."
And there's the lesson...our words are not holy to anyone but ourselves. With a sincere heart, we can hold good thoughts for another and probably do as much if not more good than hours of running our mouths.
We must learn to listen without before we can learn to listen within...where the gold is.
Thank You.
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