Would you rather be right or rather be loved?
It is very popular to play the blame game in today’s society. We have gotten into the habit of finding a scapegoat, someone to blame for the problems of the world. We blame the government, stock market, banks, wealthy people, poor people, big business, other countries and our parents for the pain and suffering of today’s world. We are busy pointing fingers and worrying about what others are doing or not doing.
It’s so easy to observe what others are doing and to give advice how they should change their behavior. Actually it is a way to avoid looking at our own mental blocks and conflicts. What is most important on our spiritual journey is paying attention to what we are doing, thinking and saying.
Having compassion for ourselves and others opens us to love and be loved. Love is the awakening of Christ in us. Love is the healing power beyond judgment and blame. There is always a choice. So would you rather be right or be loved?
Bible Reading: Luke 6:37-49
Affirmation: “My judgment is just, because I seek not my own will, but the will of the Father.” Keep a True Lent by Charles Fillmore
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