He insulted me, he cheated me, he beat me, he robbed me -- those who are free of resentful thoughts surely find peace. -- The Buddha
In re transforming consciousness: ...You have to look for the right spot. In some people it is a particular compulsive craving; in some it is jealousy; in some, blind fury. Some may be fortunate enough to have all three. [NOTE: Yes, fortunate.] "Words to Live By," Eknath Easwaran, December 5
Life with Me is not immunity from difficulties, but peace in difficulties....Joy is the result of faithful trusting acceptance of My will when it seems not joyous. -- God Calling, January 8
It may seem that all of our true growth in God-ness, or goodness, is the exact reverse of what we want, what our ego-based reasoning mind believes is best for us.
As long as we stay based in the belief that we must take our own part, look out for No. 1, without regard for the other person's part (who, incidentally, is also No. 1), we will miss our true lesson: God has our back. All we need to learn and learn unto living it, breathing it, is simply that...not mine, but God's.
The reason why, of course, is that as long as I believe that it is my job, I will only look out for me. Give it to God, honestly and sincerely give it to God, and in the giving over, everyone grows in God-ness.
Whether we realize it or not.
Thank You.
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