Miracles Of Recovery
Living by spiritual principles is
not easy, no news flash there, and unfortunately many that do disagree on the
path. Constructive conversation in congenial tones, on any topic, should be
sought; unfortunately, many are incapable of this. Their beliefs fall into the
“my way or the highway” school of judgment, often raised to Sacred Cow status,
which leaves no room whatsoever for conversation, let alone congeniality.
Spiritually, the “either get it my way or burn” club are individuals who have
fallen prey to the temptation to exercise personal power over others, to make
them toe their line, even to use others to advance their personal agenda, all in
their mind for the greater good of course. The indelicate machinations of
politicians notwithstanding, history is replete with those who may have started
out with noble ideals who then began to believe their own press and (often
unconsciously) placed themselves on the pedestal of “I know better”
transforming from teacher to leader to tyrant.
Tyrant: 1. Absolute ruler: an absolute ruler who exercises power cruelly and unjustly
2. Authoritarian person: somebody who exercises authority unjustly and oppressively.
To avoid becoming a tyrant is simple but not easy. It begins, and ends, with the absolute truth that all are equal in God’s eyes. The opening words of the Lord's Prayer, “Our Father”, sums up our relationship with Him who has all knowledge and power simply: that all are equally loved in Spirit; the opportunity to live on the Spiritual Basis open to all, regardless of current circumstances or how "unlovely" they may currently be. When we look down on or speak derisively to or about anyone we open the door to the tyranny of spirit, hiding behind the straw man sentiment of “it’s for their own good.” To be free, we must salute everyone's innate spirituality, seeing them through the prism of Divine Love, recognizing the nobility of their spirit even though they are incapable of reciprocation.
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