Fairness

For your consideration……

When I was asked to do this blog 3 years ago, I had to trust that on a daily basis those who needed the words would receive them. I had to trust the messages I am given and trust they will find their way to the hearts that need them. I picked up the challenge and still believe that to be true. I bring it up today because while we can all benefit from today’s message, I have a very strong sense today that this message is being given to someone who truly is in deep need of hearing it. I believe it is very targeted to someone. I don’t know who that is. If I did, I would deliver it in person. So I trust it will be delivered to that person via the blog. And I add that I can be emailed on [email protected] if further assistance is necessary.

Today’s message talks about “fairness”. Most of us strive to be fair. We give it thought. We struggle with balance. Perhaps, probably even, there are parts we are not crazy about but know we need to embrace them for the sake of fairness. Fair minded people work through their thoughts and feelings until they know “what is fair” and have a defined path they will follow.

On the flip side there are people who do not follow this process. They do not give it thought. At first consideration, they some may seem easy-going. Others still are stubborn and it is their way or the highway. They are not interested in going through the process and compromising on what is fair. We don’t hear from them until they cry “foul”. We don’t hear from them until they want the rules changed….for them. Suddenly they have lots of thoughts and feelings. Now they want the definition of “fair” changed. They want the rules of fair engagement changed for them.

It is the nature of fair-minded people to listen. Their motto is, ‘It bears hearing them out”. Here is the problem. Too often we bend the rules for the squeaky wheel. We don’t adhere to what we know is right and just. We make exceptions. Then we make exceptions on top of exceptions as more people jump on the squeaky wheel band wagon. Before long, fair and just no longer exists.

I am not sure who wrote this, “fair, firm and friendly bring credibility”. Too often we are not firm. We are friendly adjusting what we know was fair and we lose all credibility. Fair is fair. Be kind and loving and be firm. Stick to your “fair” guns. Stick to what you know is right.

That is the HOPE. And so it is.

Bit by bit, piece by piece, HOPE by HOPE action steps anyone can take…….

-Meditate/pray…..know your strength.

-Drink lots of water.

-Get outdoors and take in at least 10 deep breaths.

-Bring your best self to each moment.

What made me smile yesterday…….

-A beautiful sunny day.

-Seeing my friend Julie and her beautiful expectant daughter, Nicki.

-A very nice baby shower for my niece, Alissa.

-Catching up with Alex. She is too funny.

Love, Blessings and Gratitude,

Rev. Chris