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
5/20/2019
Illustration by Miki Howenstein
Capturing and feeling the whole is pure delight.
1) ”Love is but the discovery of ourselves in others, and the delight in the recognition." (Alexander Smith)
2) “I destroy my enemies when I make them my friends.” (Nelson Mandela)
JR:
It is impossible to transform bad relationships into good ones when we feed our hatreds and jealousies. Only through the cultivation of a spirit of love can we make more and more people our lovers (in the spiritual sense) and feel comfortable and delighted in their company. In the process, our relationships grow to become increasingly inclusive.
PP:
Focus on some common interest or characteristic you share with someone who you don’t care for, and witness the seed of caring for her being planted in your soul.
PA:
Some people just rub you the wrong way, often for no rational reason. I’ve come to understand that the feeling of “YUCK” may never wear off. At the same time, even with that feeling, I can come to appreciate and respect their good points. There is one person I know who loves gossip and especially loves to spread (usually negative) gossip about others. While I never condone this, I’ve come to learn how hurt he has been by others and how he has shown incredible kindness to a relative who has spited him. Reflecting on this and our mutual concern to help another in need has made him not only bearable, but deserving of my respect as well.
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