Thanks for the direct correspondence regarding A is C. I do see where the confusion comes from, and I'm also doing my best to distinguish our minds from our outward emotions, which are so tied to our minds. And yes, our emotions are directly linked with our heart-intelligence. This is a major conundrum or catch-22 like which comes first, the chicken or the egg.
Until we can internalize to the point of feeling the emotion of knowledge, simply knowing it intellectually is equal to skimming the surface. Why? Because knowing a fact, or whatever, is one thing, but having experienced it ingrains it on a gut level.
It's so easy to fool ourselves that we understand. But until we can apply that knowledge, we say we have, we won't walk-the-talk much if at all.
Hey, even once we've got-it both emotionally and intellectually we have the grace-of-life not to be perfect. Honestly, I feel I give people the benefit of the doubt after observation, but I will not be "played". Been there; done that. I'm learning more each day as I continue to "do" the best I can.
I've said it before and I'll say it again. To feel your worst is worse than the others worst is not fair, because it's relative to the individual's life experiences. Sure some people can be pretty ridiculous as far as what's major; just take it with a grain-of-salt. Try not to compare. The people that believe life owes them something for their "issue" are toxic to me.
If they choose to ever see life from a higher perspective, or deeper as I also like to say, all the power to 'em! And we've got to accept we can't try to drag 'em with us. It's always best to give all you can, but don't let your-self go down with their ship so to speak.
One of the most difficult emotions is anger. What does it take to help another realize their anger is affecting their own life as well as those around them? As unfortunate as it is, they're not going to get past the intellectual knowledge of it until they feel, I mean really feel, the shoe-on-the-other-foot. That is just the way life works.
I love to say, "If the shoe fits, wear it. If you don't like it; don't look at me; I just work here." The Great Spirit Shoe-store by the way. The fact I've used The Great Spirit, when I haven't in the past helped me realize why Native Americans would use both Great Spirit and The Great Mystery. I now believe they meant the Great Mystery inside our spirit is The Great Spirit.
I am a high spirited individual and that is often difficult for others to understand is okay. My dear children continue to point out when levels of stress creep into my tone, and I can get very fired-up about things I'm passionate about. I take these golden words seriously as I continue to undo the negative aspects of me from childhood.
Well anyway, please continue to correspond directly; it helps.
Always ~ LL
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