It’s the principle of the thing. ~Dad
Today I am grateful...
- for this lazy morning where I can take my time for myself as luxury
- that I do not have to be someone elses vision of anything
- that in the end love always triumphs, always
- that I might not have compassion for a particular person, I can still pray for them
- for the freedom of practicing a program of recovery. I do not have to defend myself, or struggle to deflect an other's mean behavior. All I have to do is be content with my relationship with my own Higher Power. All that, my friend, is worth a million bucks.
All spiritual traditions have vows, precepts, and tenets that are designed to encourage us to live in harmony with a higher vision of what humanity can be. Following a set of precepts, or taking a vow, can teach us what it feels like to be true to a set of elevated ideals in which we think beyond I, me, and mine. Being true to a vow in the face of temptation builds strength and power. We learn first hand the benefits of sacrificing short-term gains in favor of long-term vision. We learn the value of doing what is right, and not just what is easy. In a culture obsessed with convenience and freedom, integrity can be a rare quality. Perhaps this is because we have a cultural habit of resisting limitation and restriction. And yet, limitation and restriction often provide the structure in which integrity can be born. ~Daily Om
8 comments:
I like the comment about a mean friend. I know that I don't have to let other's under my skin--I simply can accept them as they are, warts and all. And know that I'm okay within myself. Thanks--good message that I need to hear a lot.
It’s the principle of the thing. ~Dad
How very true.
love your opening quote and am anxious to see what SO has to say ;)
... what Syd said.
You always give me food for thought.
Hi. I love you.
Have a happy Friday Scott W.
Part of my quest for Integrity means keeping a watchful eye on my own behavior, rather than telling someone else how to live.
It's the principle of the thing, just as a wise man said.
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