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Blessings from Pat*:
A U.S. serviceman who formerly worked with Iraqi troops was interviewed for a radio report on Iraqi soldiers routinely beating anyone that was arrested with their rifle butts. He said that he tried to convince them that such action was sure to turn many detainees to support anti-government terrorism when released.
It occurred to me that as we use words as weapons, we will get similar results. May I be mindful to use healing words?
*Pat is a dear friend of ours and we are honored to share her mindful moment with you. We look forward to sharing moments from other dear friends in the future. You are all invited to play! Thank you, Pat!
Think of all the most powerful and impactful people you know or have read about and consider that with all of their insight, we have not yet brought peace to the world.
Is it possible that the reason is that we keep looking to others to solve the problem?
It seems there is always “one more thing.” The last word, a new course, the newest invention. A few days ago, I had an experience that allowed me to see even more clearly that what is really necessary at this moment is not “another thing.” Let me see if I can describe the event accurately.
In talking with a dear friend and client, who we will call, Sarah, I was reminded that her sister, Faith, had passed away some years ago on this day in a tragic car accident. I could hear the sadness in Sarah’s voice and I asked what was going on inside? She told me she was sad about missing her sister and I asked, “Isn’t this the sister that was the love of your life, the love of everyone’s life? Who brought joy and laughter to everyone she touched? So you celebrate her life by being sad?” At this point my friend asked what was wrong with me? “Wasn’t it OK to be sad about the loss of such a dear person?” Continue Reading →
