โ i will remember that the world will not end just because i do not get my way โ
Posted: Wed, Jun 28, 2006 07:07:00 AM
even though i may want think so!
i really like the idea of group conscience, i have to be an equal and let others express their opinions and view and more importantly i GET to be an equal and express my opinions, as part of the process of forming the group conscience. and having to and getting to are two separate facets of the whole ball of wax. there was a time, in the not too distant past where i believed i knew what was best for everyone and everything and i expressed that, very vehemently and with great gusto. in fact one might say i was a fellowship nazi, and enforcer of spiritual principles all rolled into one! and i certainly believed then that i was doing what i needed to, to protect my fellowship from being corrupted by outside influences. then once i figured out how wrong i could become, i went the other direction, believing that my opinions about what needed to be done was divisive and without merit. so i became very, very quiet and allowed others to form group conscience without my input.
the reading this morning reminds me of where a truly humble servant should be, part of the process! my opinions are valuable, but no more or less than anyone else’s. and my job is to be part of the service structure by expressing my thoughts and allowing others to express theirs. in that manner i can contribute to the greater good and after all that is what service is all about!
i really like the idea of group conscience, i have to be an equal and let others express their opinions and view and more importantly i GET to be an equal and express my opinions, as part of the process of forming the group conscience. and having to and getting to are two separate facets of the whole ball of wax. there was a time, in the not too distant past where i believed i knew what was best for everyone and everything and i expressed that, very vehemently and with great gusto. in fact one might say i was a fellowship nazi, and enforcer of spiritual principles all rolled into one! and i certainly believed then that i was doing what i needed to, to protect my fellowship from being corrupted by outside influences. then once i figured out how wrong i could become, i went the other direction, believing that my opinions about what needed to be done was divisive and without merit. so i became very, very quiet and allowed others to form group conscience without my input.
the reading this morning reminds me of where a truly humble servant should be, part of the process! my opinions are valuable, but no more or less than anyone else’s. and my job is to be part of the service structure by expressing my thoughts and allowing others to express theirs. in that manner i can contribute to the greater good and after all that is what service is all about!
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