A LIFETIME AND BEYOND

The lesson to learn is that it is not the avoidance of a disturbing thought, word or deed, it is how we deal with that disturbance that determines our peace of mind. For that, we learn, is the basis for giving up fighting anything and anybody.

How we deal with the disturbance is by turning our spotlight within:

• How did I get here?
• What was I thinking?
• What were my motives?
• What was I expecting?
• Did I consider before wading into this that I may be wrong?
• How can I make peace within me that I may be wrong?
• That s/he may be right?
• That it really does not matter which because neither of us is 100 percent of either...right or wrong.

That is what is meant by restraint of tongue and pen for if we will take the time for those few questions, the flash of fury in our gut will have been banked for the moment. Then, if we use that moment well, it will stretch into enough time for us to take responsibility for our own feelings, thoughts and actions. 

A fight averted is God's will done right.

That is the lesson to learn...the learning takes a lifetime (and possibly beyond), according to me.

Thank You.