Well, today has been weird. I’ve found myself flying back and forth between extremes of anger and elation, cruelty and compassion – basically, who I’ve been and who I’d like to be. I assume that what I’m doing is finding a middle ground where I can be comfortable in my practice, A place where I can bend without breaking. That would be handy.
I ended the day on what I can only assume was some sort of test. I feel like I’ve been getting a lot of those lately.
The office of mayor in our little town is up for for election this year. Our local public access channel has been running a tape of the debates between the two candidates every night and tonight I got a chance to watch it. Now, I’d had my opinions about one of the gentlemen running and why he was, shall we say, ill-equipped to serve as mayor but watching him on television tonight really hit the point home. The man is not bright and I’m being nice. Really, really, REALLY nice.
Now, I’m trying to be more compassionate towards others. I’m trying to feel love for everyone and I really feel that not calling someone an idiot is a big step in that direction. (If you knew me, you’d think it was a giant leap.) But here’s the thing: what if the person in question really is an idiot? What if they’re as dumb as a small paper bag half full of used matches? And what if the braniac in question wants to run your town and has a fair chance of winning?
You meditate, right? That’s where I’m headed right now.
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