Trusting Motive
If I won’t let go of the discourtesy of another (real or imaginary) then what will I do with it? Holding onto a lack of consideration in another (or my own for that matter) hurts. Forgiveness is a good starting place when looking for clear perspective. It’s a waste of time to determine if my perception of someone else’s action is accurate. To rely on mental discernment is to enter the twisted imaginings of a false and fleeting ego. Who I really am knows what is real versus mere projection and conjecture…more importantly, she knows what to do with what she knows. Imaginations are cast down when I let go – and easily executed when I remember there is no “me” who needs defending. In the circle of life, wrongs turn to rights and all things come back into the light. I can trust the heart, motive, and intentions of each person (including me) because I trust God. This is the purist view that’s simplifying my thought life. I see vessels of honor, green pastures, and rich fruit.