Less than a week before we celebrate the seasons of light, miracles, and rich cultural heritage, we Americans are processing another presidential impeachment. In their outer solemnity, some people secretly celebrate. Others scream and argue, as usual. Yet, some of us are sad, shaking our heads in shock and surprise that it’s come to this — again. We wonder what, if anything, we can do.
Some of us will say we must pray. And, yes, for those who believe in the power of prayer, let’s pray. And let’s also, after our “Amens,” be willing to do the deep, sometimes challenging inner work, which allows us to act, rather than re-act, with compassion and discernment.
Spiritual maturity requires that we live with integrity, both acknowledging and accepting that we’re responsible for our choices and our behaviors, whatever they are. Only some people can live this way, and however we travel our life journeys, we’ll encounter those who choose to blame and shame.
We can say whatever we want about them. Though the truth is: We still must consider how we’re living ourselves. Are we willing to examine every angle before we pass judgment? Can we forgive what we imagine is unforgivable? Will we choose to love, even when we do not like? At the end of the day, these are among the questions we must ask ourselves if we want to feel peace of mind and contentment, even in challenging times.
The child who’ll be born in a manger, because there was no room for his family at the inn, would expect nothing less. He’ll encourage us — again — to live as he did. He’ll teach us to be wary of those who demand to be worshipped, using their greed and power to exclude and dominate. He’ll remind us, by his life and teachings, that the only One worthy of reverence is our Creator, whatever name we call It, which doesn’t need or demand our allegiance, but invites us to live fully and faithfully, in the awe and wonder of all other creations.
In this season, are we willing to open the inn of our hearts to make way for new life? Will we be the peace which nurtures equity, inclusion, and understanding in our world? Of all the gifts we’ll give this season, these are the greatest.
Happy Holidays, Blessed Readers. Namaste.
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