| We are constantly encouraged to reject what is unpleasant, disappointing or difficult. 'What's all this suffering? Let's be happy! Have fun!' But our suffering is not our enemy. It is only through a relationship with my pain, my sadness, that I can truly know and touch the opposite—my pleasure, my joy, and my happiness. - Claude AnShin Thomas, “Conceptions of Happiness” |
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Blessings,
Judy
The picture says: Human Kind. Be Both.
"We’re not meant to be vehicles of destruction, but rather the very embodiment of love & light and compassion, manifest."
I recently had an experience where people were not very kind to me or to each other. I wondered why they were like that. Then, I met their manager. He was not nice to any one. When people say that influence comes from the top, “people” were very correct in this case.
What makes someone be unkind to those around him (or her)? Is it their home life? Is it that they think acting mean makes them powerful? Or, is it that they don’t like people in general? What ever the reason, I like to think that most people are kind and that most people want to help others.
Blessings,
Judy
The Poster says:
1. Do not Lie to yourself.
2. Do not lie to other people unless they are exercising tyranny.
3. When you think it is your duty to inflict pain, scrutinize your reasons closely.
4. When you desire power, examine yourself closely to see why you deserve it.
5. When you have power, use it to build up people, not to constrict them.
6. Do not attempt to live without vanity for this is impossible, but chose the right audience from which to seek admiration.
7. Do not think of yourself as a wholly contained unit.
8. Be reliable.
9. Be just.
10. Be good-natured.
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I saw this poster and realized that it is quite close to the shamanic code. After more scrutiny, I realized that it is close to many codes, including the code of the Knights of the Round Table. I realize that it is not exact. However, I find it interesting that several codes are so close. I wonder then, why so many people feel the need to be bullies or tyrants.
What are your thoughts?
Blessings,
Judy
