tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5009014527549950493.post2510557190116075749..comments2008-03-06T01:59:31.742-08:00Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12837143104812294701james.prieto@compassionateconnecting.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5009014527549950493.post-43276328753874013312008-03-06T01:59:00.000-08:002008-03-06T01:59:00.000-08:002008-03-06T01:59:00.000-08:00So, how do we 'Love our enemies'? <BR/>By daring to build an empathy bridge with them. I felt inspired and motivated when reading Matthew's passage "If all you do is love the lovable, do you expect a bonus? Anybody can do that. If you simply say hello to those who greet you, do you expect a medal? Any run-of-the-mill sinner does that.<BR/> <BR/> 48"In a word, what I'm saying is, Grow up. You're kingdom subjects. Now live like it. Live out your God-created identity. Live generously and graciously toward others, the way God lives toward you." <BR/> <BR/>Thanks, James, for giving me the opportunity through this article to connect and integrate what for me is the scary part of the process of building bridges ~meeting the enemy-image~ , with what I value as being worthwhile ~ contributing to life generously and graciously!<BR/>Be the bridge,<BR/>JoyceJoycehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04548220448628554329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5009014527549950493.post-22844935523557429462008-03-05T10:11:00.000-08:002008-03-05T10:11:00.000-08:002008-03-05T10:11:00.000-08:00HI James,<BR/>I was moved by your struggle between accepting the Jackal's wisdom and wanting to be a Giraffe. This struggle is looming large in my life right now. And I imagine it points to many unmet needs in me.<BR/><BR/>"Turning to face my fear,<BR/>I meet the warrior who lives within me;<BR/>Opening to my loss,<BR/>gain the embrace of the Universe;<BR/>Surrendering into emptiness,<BR/>find fullness without end.<BR/>Each condition I flee from pursues me,<BR/>Each condition I welcome transform me"<BR/><BR/>_Jennifer Welwood <BR/><BR/>The fleeing comes easily; welcoming is my edge.<BR/>I appreciate your encouragement...and your sharing your life with us, Lynnlynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18004677855759907740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5009014527549950493.post-72563684629032170732008-03-04T20:29:00.000-08:002008-03-04T20:29:00.000-08:002008-03-04T20:29:00.000-08:00life is not about you, you are about life<BR/>-Richard Rohr<BR/><BR/>I'm often inspired by Rohr's work... this is one of the five promises of male initiation. <BR/><BR/>Enjoying your blog,<BR/>WilliamWilliamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11347089569460613832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5009014527549950493.post-24608008641940006242008-02-28T12:42:00.000-08:002008-02-28T12:42:00.000-08:002008-02-28T12:42:00.000-08:00Hey James. Inspiring post. :-) One of the quotes that really stuck with me after the IIT was: 'that which you resist, persists, that which you accept, transforms' - it is so meaningful to me. it's all about acceptance. i talk about it in my art video here: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=NrK3s-v3qYk<BR/><BR/>hugs.willowinghttp://willowing.livejournal.com/noreply@blogger.com