“If you do not transform your pain, you will always transmit it.” — Fr. Richard Rohr
To me, the rest of that thought is: "in your search for something or someone out there to blame."
“If you do not transform your pain, you will always transmit it in your search for something or someone out there to blame.”
There is no one to blame, not even yourself. There is no one to blame for anything, no reason to shame anyone. You are, however, responsible for your pain…no matter who or what the apparent cause.
It is through surrender that pain is transformed…and then becomes the instrument through which you can be of benefit to others.
All pain is beneficial to you when you learn to take responsibility for it…and the instant you think, “Yes, but…,” you’re going down that wrong road again.
There are two truths about pain…1) all transformed pain is beneficial; and 2) finding someone to blame nurtures, grows, your pain.
Another truth: Acceptance, like forgiveness, cannot be received through an act of will…it can only come through the grace of God.
Another truth: Acceptance, like forgiveness, cannot be received through an act of will…it can only come through the grace of God.
Thank you.
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