“I will practice being harmless today.”
Health and well being are when we see ourselves as more than a body. When an understanding comes over us that we are okay just as we are. No strings attached. No special conditions imposed. Just pure acceptance. This is the energy of Love. This is the power of being harmless.
Harmlessness is when we choose to be kind instead of hurtful to another. No matter how small the act, our willingness to be harmless offers a healing experience for us and for others. It is the essence of harmlessness when nothing we think or do or say disturbs us or anyone else. True honesty and harmlessness is when our most loving thoughts are in perfect alignment with our actions and our words.
Helpfulness happens whenever we see someone in need and offer a hand, a kind word, an encouraging smile. Whenever we hear someone’s cry for help and then answer it with a prayer or a blessing on their behalf. Whenever we withhold judgment and choose love instead. This is the decision for Love; the decision to be harmless.
It is only in being harmless to our brothers and sisters, to our planet and to ourselves that we can be truly helpful in healing the world.
Hi Sharie,
I agree!!! It’s a very clear way of looking at what we say, do, and think. Is it harmful? Very clear, indeed. Then, the next step can come to be…..helpful. I am finding this out as so many of our retired friends are sick with one thing or another.. I’ve never fixed so many meals for people in my life!!!
I am now very aware of what I do and say…..managing my thinking is a little bit harder, but not too much. I know the thinking comes first.
Thank you for this message. As always you help others!!!
Love you!
sis, Pat
By: plrj1234 on January 8, 2013
at 9:47 pm
The Dalai Lama and many great teachers teach us to be mindful and in the moment. This means being still and embracing every moment no matter what we’re doing. If we’re washing dishes or preparing meals, driving to the dentist, sitting in the dentist chair; we can do it in stillness with God and with a loving heart. One of my favorite thoughts from the Course is “God is the Love with which I experience this moment.” I also say, “God is the Love with which I wash these dishes.” “God is the Love with which I prepare this meal.” “God is the love with which I serve my friends who aren’t feeling well.” It can be anything that is going on in our life at this moment. Service is the greatest gift we can give to ourselves and God. Service is a gift of love in the moment and this will always lift us from our fears and bring us back into our right mind. God is the Love with which I bless you dear kind, serving sister/friend. Love you, Sis Sharie
By: spiritteacher on January 9, 2013
at 8:00 am