Spread the Love

There is a story told about how Mother Theresa was approached by an activist gathering signatures against a war and she refused to sign his petition. “But you’re Mother Theresa and this is about stopping a war; why won’t you sign it?” She responds “Bring me a petition for Peace and I’ll sign it without hesitation”. The story illustrates the concept that you cannot fight for peace; you have to live it. As Ghandi said “Be the change you want to see in the world” - don’t just talk about it. In this period of turmoil in world affairs people of peace need to advocate the peaceful life. That is not to imply that we should ignore the bad things happening around us but rather that we focus our efforts in defusing acrimonious exchanges and to building viable alternatives that illustrate positive and respectful ways to improve life for everyone. This is the simplest demonstration of the adage ‘You get what you think about’. When you remove causes of conflict there is no conflict. The same is true of chronic disease; the vast majority of which self-inflicted. Too readily we accept diagnostic labels and allow them to define us. ‘I’ve got ….itis’ or ‘I’ve got ……Disorder’. Don’t sign that petition! A more positive perspective is to say “I’m currently suffering from ……… and am working to resolve it”. In the former situation you relate as a victim. In the second you are empowered to investigate, take action and cure yourself. Taking responsibility is a fundamental requisite to healing. Very soon you come to realise that the body will heal itself when provided with the right environment. Your responsibility is to create that environment in Body, Mind and Spirit and to extend the same care within your home, your workplace and your community. When you do you’ll find Peace breaking out everywhere. In the metaphysical philosophy described in ‘A Course in Miracles’ we live in a world dominated by Fear. The only requirement necessary to resolve our difficulties is Love. There is no shortage of Love, only our willingness to give it but the fearful, ego-driven attitude is to seek and exploit division with the underlying idea that there is not enough for everyone so it’s every man for himself. In truth, when we realise that Love is inexhaustible, we will spread it more freely. If we sense that there’s not enough love flowing in this world then simply spend the rest of your day, and the rest of your days, making sure that your tap is fully open.