David Howenstein Blog
This blog focuses on putting spirituality into action, and is based on the bookJUMBO JUMBLE(by this blog's author).
- Each blog entry includes:
- JR - the author’s reflection of the writings in the book
- PP - a personal question for the reader
- PA - My own personal answer (not included in the book) to the question
7/1/2022
Illustration by Miki Howenstein
(From page 212 of the book “Jumbo Jumble”)
…….. Understand that people resort to meanness and crime largely because of the feeling of being disrespected and unloved. We treat all people with respect with the realistic hope that our treatment will be a seed for others to do the same. …….
Author’s Comment: Simply lending an angry person your ear (REALLY LISTENING) is often enough to defuse the anger. And how difficult to do so when your ire has been needled as well. Keeping in mind how much you hope the other will truly hear you can help you to take the first step, listening respectfully and lovingly. Doing so may not always bear fruit, but is much more likely to so than fighting against each other. Helping others to feel dignified and included is a great way to bring more peace and peoples’ goodness into the society.
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