“The most difficult thing I have ever had to dois follow the guidance I prayed for.”
– Albert Schweitzer
When I am caught up in anger, I sometimes catch myself purposefully avoiding connection with Spirit. I know that through honest reflection and prayer, I will stop seeing my fantasies of revenge and my righteous indignation as justifiable responses to mistreatment, and recognize them as signs of spiritual “dis-ease” that needs healing and release. This avoidance is of course silly, for while forgiveness may be hard, dwelling in anger and outrage can hardly said to be easy, fruitful or pleasant. It may take great inner strength to rise above ego to act on Spirit’s guidance and our own highest values, but the peace it promises is always worth it.