Peace comes when we quit taking outside upsets literally...seriously. Truth is not truth to us personally until we prove it by living it...we can quote it till our face falls off, but it is just so many pretty words until we're showing it by living it. The proof is when, without a word from us, others start seeing it in us.
I can bring healthy, whole and happy thoughts along to any situation my eyes see, but I must admit I am leery of those who are afraid of negative thoughts...just repeating "I am healthy, whole and happy" out of fear of bringing unhealthy, not whole and unhappy is still fear...fear driving our thoughts.
I have read "Words to Live By" by Easwaran since 1993, and today's reading spells out my goal in life: If you curse him, he will bless you; if you harm her, she will serve you; if you exploit him, he will become your benefactor.
Admittedly, an actual wanting that in my life was slow in coming. But because it is the last thing my reasoning mind would choose, I have tried it and experienced the gift of it...not often, but once is a miracle. I have looked like a cow pie while s/he looked like a rose, and still I knew me to be blessed. With that as the end result, why not live it?
All of this is because my Ruckus is not 100% yet, and I'm still a little shaky because of that. I give myself a bye with Ruckus, because perfection is not my goal (she excused herself without even blushing).
I do know that if my reasoning mind's worst case happens with Ruckus, that will be my pearl beyond price...and it will be gifted to my heart not my head.
Thank you.
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