Miracles Of Recovery
One of the hardest tasks in life is to not answer unasked
questions. I had been working spiritually with a young man for some years and
though he sought answers and asked the right questions, he was unable to change
his actions. On the surface his life appeared well put together, successful
provider, caring family man, giving attentive friend, of service to his
community, friends, even strangers. His laugh quick and genuine, handshake
firm, but he had a secret that in the end cost him nearly everything. I knew of
his secret for many years, but had I broached the subject with him, unbidden,
we would have had a conversation that at first blush would have appeared
positive but in reality would have marked the end of our relationship. How do I
know? Bitter experience.
So, I waited. Answering only the questions asked, regularly
biting back words, being circumspect to the best of my ability, praying
regularly for him and his loved ones and asking in meditation for direction,
hopeful for the day when he would step from ship to shore. It took him ten
years and the fulfillment of the lesson: the only instrument sharp enough
to cut away the excess of self is pain. I’m grateful it only took ten,
for most unfortunately never disembark. What this man discovered is that he had
the answers he needed all along, having asked most of the right questions along
the way, all that was required was a commitment to follow through and truly do
the work, thus transforming theory (mind) into belief (heart). It has
been said “when the heart speaks the heart listens” so do as this man finally
did, take the things you “know” spiritually and put them to work in your life.
© Vincent Lee Jones Living In Spirit
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