Let there be no more resentment, no more anger or temper, no more violent self-assertiveness, no more slander and no more malicious remarks. Be kind to each other, be understanding. Be as ready to forgive others as God for Christ’s sake has forgiven you.
— Ephesians 4:31 J.B. Phillips New Testament
“Reaching For The Light”
VULNERABILITY
Taking responsibility for our own conduct is itself an expression of character. In the doing, we as well reveal our vulnerability, an unintentional though equally beneficial factor.
Exposing our vulnerability, that is to say, our true self, demands trust in ourself and in others such that others recognize our state and respond in kind. Seldom, if ever, are we let down.
A necessary corollary of our being true to ourself is that of allowing others to be themselves. Again it becomes a matter of trust: that which we ourselves revere is no less deserving of others.
In simply being ourself — the person God meant us to be — we are at peace. Only thus may we share with others our manifold blessings.
— Garry D. Kilbourn
“Reaching For The Light”
by Garry D. Kilbourn
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