{"id":72,"date":"2009-09-12T17:27:53","date_gmt":"2009-09-12T22:27:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/karencasey.wordpress.com\/?p=72"},"modified":"2009-09-12T17:27:53","modified_gmt":"2009-09-12T22:27:53","slug":"our-purpose-is-clearly-defined-if","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.womens-spirituality.com\/?p=72","title":{"rendered":"Our purpose is clearly defined, if. . ."},"content":{"rendered":"

I was at a wonderful meeting this morning. \u00a0We talked about God’s will and life’s purpose. \u00a0The sharings were intimate, as they always are in a setting like that. \u00a0And the messages were clear and heart-felt. \u00a0If there had been a new-comer present, he would have heard that God’s will is loving thought<\/em>. \u00a0In other words, if you want to align yourself with God’s will, as we are asked to do in twelve step groups, be a constant expression of love to the others on your path.<\/p>\n

I believe this to be true, so completely. \u00a0I also believe that if it feels hard to express something loving, just make the decision to refrain from expressing an unloving thought or action. \u00a0Mother Teresa said that we should be kind to everyone, and we should start with the person we are standing next to. \u00a0How much more simple can it get?<\/p>\n

Perhaps it’s because I have aged and want a peaceful life now, but deciding to remain quiet if I can’t be kind or loving is a pretty easy choice. \u00a0And I’m convinced that if everyone made the same choice, even once a day, the world would tilt and become a more peaceful place. \u00a0If only. . .<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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