I greet The Indwelling Lover Loving.
Today’s “Pay Forward” gift is judgment. In 1513, Miccolo Machiavelli wrote the book, The Prince. He has been called the founder of modern political science. The reason I am writing about him has to do with his concept about controlling problems of unrest within his own country, Italy. He wrote, as I recall, when a ruler has problems of unrest at home, will start a war abroad. Focusing on the war takes the heat off the ruler failings. I was having problems with unrest within my own skin, failing to find a solution. By night fall I awakened to the realization; I was negatively judging others for doing “wrongs” or not doing "right." I choose to restrain from projecting negative stuff on to others, and start a “war.” I let go of the idea that I knew what was best. I called for an internal truce, and turn the conflict over to the Boss. “The untouched child does not thrive well; the touched child fed the same amount as an untouched one gains weight fifty percent faster”(Dr. Bernie Siegel). Those of us in recovery who felt like we were being loved and accepted did at least fifty percent better that those who were motivated by fear. Let’s reach out and touch someone’s heart today and judge them no more. Alcoholics Anonymous offers us a little tender love and care, let’s enjoy it. Choose now, to return to love; our Father. Thy Love, Thy Will be done.