{"id":3639,"date":"2016-02-06T11:33:52","date_gmt":"2016-02-06T17:33:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.womens-spirituality.com\/?p=3639"},"modified":"2016-02-04T11:34:36","modified_gmt":"2016-02-04T17:34:36","slug":"i-can-see-peace-instead-of-this-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.womens-spirituality.com\/?p=3639","title":{"rendered":"I can see peace instead of this."},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the glories of making a commitment to the practice of peaceful\u00a0behavior is that it feels good. It feels honorable, respectful and kind. And\u00a0I\u2019m convinced it adds benefit to the universe we share with 7 billion other\u00a0souls. I\u2019ve heard this phenomenon explained as the \u201cButterfly Effect.\u201d The\u00a0idea that we add positive or negative ions to the atmosphere each time we\u00a0make a gesture to a person, react to a situation or even simply think an\u00a0unkind or harmful thought is a mighty idea. Making the commitment to be\u00a0a purveyor of peaceful ripples is a worthy \u201cassignment,\u201d indeed.<\/h3>\n

Over the last few years I have made more than a concerted effort to impart\u00a0\u201ctools\u201d for peaceful living through the books I have written, (www.womensspirituality.com), and the workshops I have facilitated. And even though I\u00a0share these ideas joyfully and sincerely, my own ego fails to adhere to that\u00a0which \u201cI preach\u201d far too often. Embarrassingly often, in fact. Woe is me.<\/h3>\n

And yet, I know, each day offers me another collection of moments in which\u00a0to practice what I know to be true.\u00a0I\u2019d like to include a handful of these \u201ctools\u201d here for your consideration. I\u00a0know they will effectively change people and relationships. I also know that\u00a0nothing changes if nothing changes.<\/h3>\n

Embrace powerlessness.<\/h3>\n

Practice the thought, \u201cI can choose peace instead of this.\u201d<\/h3>\n

Choose carefully between the two voices in your mind. One is wrong.<\/h3>\n

Every person we encounter is \u201ca messenger.\u201d Honor him and the message.<\/h3>\n

Our \u201clearning partners\u201d are intentional, not accidental.<\/h3>\n

Sidestep chaos.<\/h3>\n

Sidestep angry people. They are simply afraid. Love them.<\/h3>\n

Choose love, regardless.<\/h3>\n

Seek reasons to be grateful.<\/h3>\n

Ask: what can I bring to my relationships today?<\/h3>\n

Forgiveness is our primary lesson.<\/h3>\n

The Holy Spirit is a \u201cgift\u201d from God. Rely on him.<\/h3>\n

Change happens when it is time for us to grow, to move forward.<\/h3>\n

Nothing happens by accident.<\/h3>\n

Surrender does not mean defeat. It means love.<\/h3>\n

I am here only to be truly helpful. . .<\/h3>\n

This list of tools have completely changed my life, for the better. I know, from deep within me, that if I can manage to practice these tools on a pretty consistent basis, you can too. No one of us can do something that no one else can. What’s possible for me is absolutely possible for you.<\/h3>\n

The planet needs us to step up to the challenge to make this a better world for all 7 billion of us. i am excited about being part of this challenge. I hope you are too. There is no time like today for picking up the challenge and moving forward.<\/h3>\n

And I thank you for all 7 billion of us.<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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