For your consideration……..
Is it possible that we see truth differently? If we are each born in the truth of God’s love, how does this happen?
It happens a couple of ways. It happens when we let ego take over. When we let ego dictate and judge and when we accept that judgement, the ultimate truth becomes blurred.
It starts very young. For example, a small child tells another that they can not play with them or they do not like them. That sounds so cruel but the child has told the truth. The standard adult response is, “That is not nice.” or “You shouldn’t say that.” or You hurt his/her feelings.” etc. Perhaps, however, the child was in a creative moment. Perhaps, they really do not want to play with the other child. Perhaps they needed alone time. While they may have not made the best choice in how they conveyed the message, they told the truth.
And what about the child who has the hurt feelings? As soon as they hear us say to the other child, “You shouldn’t say that or that was not nice.”, we have given a subtle message that somehow they are lacking and the child was rude to point it out which couldn’t be farther from the truth. They are not lacking in any way.
As a substitute teacher in the above situation, I never say those standard responses. I use the truth. Every student has the freedom to choose. You may not like that they chose to play in the same area but they have the same right as you to choose. And to the student with hurt feelings I do the following.
I touch their little ears and say, “Who’s ears are these?”
They say, “Mine.”
I touch their little head and say, “Who’s head are they attached to?”
They say, “Mine.”
To which I say, “That is right. Yours. You get to say what you let into your head. If it is not right, you can simply push it right back out. If you know it is wrong, just push it back out. You decide.”
Invariably, they are thrilled with their own power. They are thrilled to take back control.
We are bombarded with judgement. We can not always change how others choose to see life and truth. But we can control, how we see it. We recognize truth when our head and heart are on the same page. We know truth because it feels like love.
That is the HOPE. And so it is.
Bit by bit, piece by piece, HOPE by HOPE action steps anyone can take……
-Meditate/pray…..realign yourself each day with your authentic self.
-Drink lots of water.
-Get outdoors and take in at least 10 deep breaths.
-Stay in your own truth. Work your own truth. Do not let anyone deter you.
What made me smile yesterday…….
-Consumer Math. Oh how I love that!
-Very nice students.
-Catching up with Jackie and Alex.
-While I miss the sun, I love that the temps are moving in the right direction.
Love, Blessings and Gratitude,
Rev. Chris
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