It is relatively easy to get to the place where you can say I love my neighbor; well maybe not your next door neighbor. One can feel good about having forgiven mankind and have a nice glow of love for everyone and then get irritated by wife, husband or child.
Think of it this way. We are all on a journey to become unconditionally loving beings. Our greatest helpers on this quest are the people closest to us; by their very existence they help us relinquish the dominance of our egos. We marry somebody to fill our perceived needs; intimacy. companionship, understanding, support etc. We, also, marry somebody to facilitate our growth. Growing can be painful, depending on the degree of separation we are experiencing. The things that we take personally are not really personal. They are the other persons attempt at growth. The level of conflict between you is not a measure of the growth value of the relationship. Many so-called Soul Mates have very conflictual relationships as they are teachers for each other in giving up the dominance of the ego.
DO NOT GET DISCOURAGED. There is the old story of the pilgrim who was seeking enlightenment. He traveled to a mountain top retreat and spent years meditating and praying. He was able to feel the absolute glow of love and he felt he had reached his goal of perfect peace. He decided it was time to rejoin the world. He went down the mountain and entered the market place; someone jostled him in the crowd and he reacted with irritation. We need other people to help us give up ego dominance. We are learning very fast and it won't take you as long as this fellow. For reasons we may go into later, learning is greatly intensified right now. You will be surprised with your progress.
Forgiveness is the key to our success. Forgive every slight. Attempt to see through others ego struggles to the radiant being they are. When you fail; forgive yourself, forgive yourself, and forgive yourself again. Remember you must truly love yourself to have the capacity to love others.
That is enough for today. We got our potatoes dug. Jamie thinks we have enough for the winter. Our major Fall tasks are completed. A good feeling. I need to snug up my chicken coop, which means putting plastic over the windows, and roll up the hose etc. Now it is time to wash the dishes.
Love and Peace, Gregg
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