That's just one good reason why we give up fighting anything and anybody. I can't imagine anybody finding joy in fighting... exhilaration, blood lust, any number of negative highs, but not joy. And the quote goes on to say that joy is the daughter of calm.
I've known very few people who haven't acknowledged that they seek peace of mind...actually, I've never heard anyone say they did not want peace of mind, but, by their actions, I can guess there are some. By my actions, I don't have to guess that I have not always sought peace of mind...but, in my unthinking consciousness, I have always wanted it.
All this is by way of acknowledging that my attack mind is ever looking for a fight. There's a person in my world who is not "doing it right" (i.e., my way) right now. And I have people who agree with me. There are a lot more I haven't even spoken to, but I know they think the same way I do. I vote with my feet. I'll just leave, not say a word, just leave...he'll get my message and rue the day he tangled with...with what? My attack thoughts that he's totally unaware of?
It is really not all that difficult to bring our thoughts back to center, to not-my-way, Thy-way, thank You.
Just that thought calms the attack mind. Lets the attack mind know, yet again, it is not, never will be, in control if we're doing it right. Doing it right is relinquishing, detaching, giving over, because we have experienced the truth...God has our back.
I had a refreshing (for me) example just yesterday of not fighting, but not being a patsy. I had lunch scheduled with a friend. He forgot. I did not give my attack mind first crack at my feelings...I just knew this was to laugh about. So I called him when I got home and said, "You owe me a lunch." There was a second of silence and then..."Oh crap. I forgot." He was apologetic, and I got to admit that since I turned 50, I don't hold feet to the fire over forgetfulness for much any more. And I’m getting a free lunch.
I want to live the words that Chief Joseph declared, "I will fight no more forever."
Please and thank You.
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