In an effort to make our way in the world we spend a fair amount of time distinguishing ourselves from others. On top of that our brains are naturally inclined to categorize things into what makes them separate. These are excellent qualities and help us to get in touch with who we are, what we like, and to what we are drawn. The down side is we tend to forget to look for the similarities. When we encounter other people we are more likely to notice the differences between us and them. The reality is we are much more similar than we realize. If we spent a bit more time focusing on the union of us with ourselves the world would probably be a more peaceful place. Sometimes all it takes is the slightest recognition of similarity between us and the one person who is annoying us or angering us, to shift how we see them. I often ask God to show me how God sees this person. I know deep down we were all created by and for the same purpose of love. If I am not able to see the union perhaps it is because I have developed blinders on my eyes. It can take a long time depending on how separate I see myself from another but if I am at least willing to conceive that there is a union between me and them, God can make the great divide seem like one step.
Be From Union!
on August 28, 2017My prayer for us is the courage to ask for God’s help in witnessing the union between us and those we see as separate from ourselves today.
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This post really changed my perspective. It SO easy to see the differences, without realizing that we are similar in many ways. My mom actually told me this not long before she passed away, and now you’ve just reminded me. Thanks for the perspective!