The thing is it is utterly useless just knowing that we have all the patience, love and kindness that we will ever need within us right this very minute if we do not use it on a daily basis. No. Not daily but as needed. Which is several, or many...who's kidding whom, innumerable...times a day.
That is not a blinding flash of the obvious...that is common sense.
Furthermore, that is common sense that cannot be done by the unaided self alone. Or, according to me, by the unaided-by-God self alone. Getting all the psychological aid there is or speaking affirmations till our face falls off...and all things in between...may well get our self-determined result, but it won't find us lasting peace of mind...which, to me today, is the kingdom of Heaven.
We get peace of mind by using for the benefit of the other our inner source of patience, love and kindness. We can only do that by knowing and showing that God is our supply of patience, love and kindness which effectively, and with a period behind it, takes out our concern for getting ours. Ah, now that is peace of mind.
Thank you.
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