Yet the external experience seems to require all the internal "self" things. Self-love. Self-care. Discernment. Honesty. Integrity. Compassion. Then add a dash of practice opportunities. Let's dive in
“When she saw me coming, she started to leave.” I feel that. Literally and metaphorically. When you strive to embody truth and light, it is irritating to many people. Those who are “worldly” will try their best to find fault with you, to dim your light so that it is recognizable to them. Whenever I’m ostracized or disliked for simply just being “in this world but not of this world”, I remember what Jesus, the King of Kings, told his disciples:
“If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first.” John 15:18
Thank you so much for this! It feels so good to read and what a quote! Yes, I remind myself that no one is liked by everyone. No matter what. People see through their own filters and are also at different states and stages energetically. But it is good to read that quote and smile about it. I am going to copy it.
“When she saw me coming, she started to leave.” I feel that. Literally and metaphorically. When you strive to embody truth and light, it is irritating to many people. Those who are “worldly” will try their best to find fault with you, to dim your light so that it is recognizable to them. Whenever I’m ostracized or disliked for simply just being “in this world but not of this world”, I remember what Jesus, the King of Kings, told his disciples:
“If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first.” John 15:18
Thank you so much for this! It feels so good to read and what a quote! Yes, I remind myself that no one is liked by everyone. No matter what. People see through their own filters and are also at different states and stages energetically. But it is good to read that quote and smile about it. I am going to copy it.