A friend of mine posted this
message in a private group chat recently “Turning the other cheek
is less about offering another target and more about looking beyond the
situation to the bliss that awaits us”...this caused me some thoughts I wanted to
share in addition to his which are listed below......
Really well said!!
This concept is so
misunderstood about "turning the other cheek"..... It's not about
allowing people to continue to be abusive or take advantage... its about
knowing how to not get caught up in the hurt of being violated and remaining
forgiving towards others regardless of their actions. You can and SHOULD hold to your convictions
as long as they are not based in your ego and they allow you room for
forgiveness as others may cause transgressions against you. I personally have
few issues saying the truth when I see wrongs that I have witnessed or wrongs
that I have been hurt by.
My struggle has always been
in learning to have forgiveness for negative actions by others and not holding
resentment when I see them doing wrong things or even things that have hurt me
personally.
It’s just my “basic
response" to make a stand or to tackle the work of seeking out correctness
or what I learn to be the truth in any situation. Its not that I have not made
mistakes, I have made plenty but they have always been made in the course of
trying to learn how to do what is right even when the "right" thing
causes me to struggle.
While trying to stay true to
my convictions and choosing to speak up when others remain silent it has often
brought with it my having to learn to look for the peace and bliss of every
situation. (Even when it does not seem so blissful) Finding the sliver lining
is often hard as we face struggles or stand up against wrongdoings but that is
the mandate of life if you want to have peace. I feel I am now at the best
place in my life (so far) of not having to avoid situations but also not
allowing the same situations to cause me to get angry or have resentment. The
rules are simple as once told to me by a friend... Learn to be Honest, Kind,
Generous, Hard Working and Tolerant and you will lead a great life that no
one will be able to doubt but mostly you will find peace and true success. (Dr.
James Chestnut coined that phrase and I suggest you read it at least 3 times)
I know there are others who
face what I face when it comes to feeling obligated to speak up as they see
wrongs being done but I think thee are way more people who tend to avoid
confrontation and still it causes them to get angry or resentful when they bury
their intuition. Intuition is a gift but it is also similar to a muscle and if
you trust your instincts and use it regularly it will grow. On the other hand
if you remain quiet and passive when your intuition is telling you to speak up
it will shrink. Eventually recognizing the truth gets harder because you have
lost the insight that comes by exercising your innate sense of right and wrong.
The key to speaking up and
facing issues we all would like to avoid is finding the peace and joy in every
situation. Yes every situation holds silver linings for all of our
personalities by being truthful, making your stand, seeking your truth and
letting those who come in contact with you to truly see your convictions/ your
search for enlightenment. Do these things, speak the TRUTH (which is sometimes
not your TRUTH) but maintain your peace and lose your ego. If we ahve spent too
long operating in EGO or Fear of losing EGO then it is harder to know the truth
because it may actually be different from the universal truth. The cool thing
is if you are willing top speak up it will lead you somewhere, anywhere or
nowhere but you will learn! When you wind up wherever you do find gratitude in
the moment and be thankful for the lesson. Your intuition will be developing in
that exact moment. That development is what helps you the next time you face
similar challenges and then you will find that joy will come into your life
much quicker the next time you are pressed.
For those of you who know me
you know I do not shy away from seeking correctness and calling out the truth
with anyone, anywhere and at anytime 😏 but I am learning and will continue to learn to do two
things.... love everyone and tell the truth. Why not be comfortable enough to
follow your truth wherever it leads you as long as you can do it in love. If
you find yourself going somewhere without holding onto love then you will not
be happy when you get there.
Speak up today for what you
believe and what you know is right but be loving and not in your ego when you
do it. This is what allows peace in everything without having to avoid
conflict.
Enjoy the Search - Dugger
#goodluck #goodintentions #success #peace #loveeveryoneandtellthetruth#satsang #healthyrelationships #standup #beherenow #gratitude
