Have
you ever felt irritated by someone's mistakes, or poor life choices? Almost as
if you're offended by them, even if they're not directly targeted at you? I
think we all have in one way or another and this week's message speaks to why
that is and how we can move from a place of judgment to a state of compassion.
I
really don't like judging others - even if my personal opinion is that they're
being ridiculous -and I try my best to keep an open mind and an understanding
perspective. Though truthfully I've found it to be a bit challenging at times.
The message below is a good reminder of how sometimes those who irritate us are
blessings in disguise.
So
let's spread a little compassion for you, for me, and for that irritating guy
over there...
With
Love.
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From Over There: 3.22.15 Weekly
Focus
Q: How do we stay in a state of
compassion for someone when we don't agree with their actions?
A: It
is to look outside of their actions to the deeper motivation for their
behavior. It is to understand the pain and fear that keeps them acting in such
a way.
It is to look inward at the
self as well, to understand why you judge their actions. What is it about their
behavior that brings up pain in you? Or fear? Or guilt? To understand this
gives one a greater sense of inner freedom and helps release the constraints of
the critical mind.
It is to move toward the
healing of the self through discovery of the pain or trauma. It is to find
value in the ways in which others show you what needs to be brought forth into
your awareness. It is to bring it into consciousness that it may move through
and release, leading to greater happiness and peace.
