Let me perceive no differences today.
And so this lesson also says (and I love this):
We who are one would recognize this day the truth about ourselves. We would come home, and rest in unity. For there is peace, and nowhere else can peace be sought and found.
We really do have the ability to choose peace, to choose gratitude, or to choose struggle, or to choose grievances. I was in a group meeting today that included an individual who nay-sayed, argued, and disagreed with every single recommendation the other group members offered. My initial reaction was one of utter irritation and frustration. However, I took a deep breath and chose a different reaction. I asked myself, "How can I feel love and compassion in this moment? What is happening here and how can I be of the greatest assistance?" This helped me to: not give up on the meeting and not exhibit body language that would reinforce or encourage others to give up on the meeting. In the end, the person who was so dissatisfied remained steadfast in his position, but the rest of the group rallied and pursued recommendations consistent with meaningful problem-solving.
How can I help? How can I serve? These questions, when asked genuinely, always help to keep me on track - even in the most frustrating of situations.
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