My OperaPay Attention
Sunday, April 23, 2006 11:50:52 PM
I wrote such a long reply to pilchbo that I decided to post it:
Hello
Long time to reply, sorry.
I just thought a little grumpiness was creeping in to your blog and thought I would re-direct your wasted energy.
The signature I put on many of my letters and replies is "Miracles happen every day! Pay attention!"
You say that God lives within us. I must believe that you mean that this includes the " vehement, in-your-face, Newt-Gingrich-styled Republican" that is fueling some grumpiness on your part. Hmmm. I would guess that you are seeing this relationship as adversarial, when in fact it is cooperative. You and he are building some sort of miracle together if you can just relax and let your love guide your actions. Perhaps he needs something from you. Perhaps you need something from him. Perhaps you both need the same thing and your interaction is the attempt to bring it to fruition. The first rule applies here: Don't be afraid. If indeed God is working through the two of you to create this miracle then why not let the love light burn and let the miracle begin. I certainly don't know what the motivation is that is bringing you two into interaction. But no matter what it is, if you approach the interaction from the light of love rather than with anger or some other negative position, the experience will be in the direction that the miracle needs in order to come to fulfillment.
Pay attention to the reality of the moment. Find a way to accept the inner worth of someone who seems bent on driving you to a negative state. Ask yourself some questions during interactions with this person:
1. When will I see the path that leads to the miracle?
2. How long will it take ME to understand what needs to be said to this person to enable the miracle?
3. Can I pay attention to this person well enough to understand the real meaning in this moment?
4. What is the best outcome that can happen as a result of this interaction?
Love is a powerful force within us. But it is only through our interactions with others that the light of love can create miracles. Don't think that you can do it by yourself. Pay attention to those around you, and watch for the one who is there to create a miracle with you! Let your love shine out of your face to the other person and let the miracle begin!
Hello
Long time to reply, sorry.
I just thought a little grumpiness was creeping in to your blog and thought I would re-direct your wasted energy.
The signature I put on many of my letters and replies is "Miracles happen every day! Pay attention!"
You say that God lives within us. I must believe that you mean that this includes the " vehement, in-your-face, Newt-Gingrich-styled Republican" that is fueling some grumpiness on your part. Hmmm. I would guess that you are seeing this relationship as adversarial, when in fact it is cooperative. You and he are building some sort of miracle together if you can just relax and let your love guide your actions. Perhaps he needs something from you. Perhaps you need something from him. Perhaps you both need the same thing and your interaction is the attempt to bring it to fruition. The first rule applies here: Don't be afraid. If indeed God is working through the two of you to create this miracle then why not let the love light burn and let the miracle begin. I certainly don't know what the motivation is that is bringing you two into interaction. But no matter what it is, if you approach the interaction from the light of love rather than with anger or some other negative position, the experience will be in the direction that the miracle needs in order to come to fulfillment.
Pay attention to the reality of the moment. Find a way to accept the inner worth of someone who seems bent on driving you to a negative state. Ask yourself some questions during interactions with this person:
1. When will I see the path that leads to the miracle?
2. How long will it take ME to understand what needs to be said to this person to enable the miracle?
3. Can I pay attention to this person well enough to understand the real meaning in this moment?
4. What is the best outcome that can happen as a result of this interaction?
Love is a powerful force within us. But it is only through our interactions with others that the light of love can create miracles. Don't think that you can do it by yourself. Pay attention to those around you, and watch for the one who is there to create a miracle with you! Let your love shine out of your face to the other person and let the miracle begin!
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