I have been close friends with a neighbor for 8 years now. She has all those fears that I don’t understand. Fear of heights, hoarding, socially unemployable, etc. She has been damaged by others in the past which fosters serious control issues. She tries to plan my days for me.
I treat her with respect because I believe that is something one decides to give regardless of whether one deserves it or not. The Teachers have stated respect the thought adjuster within another, which affirms my decision. I try not to get pulled into or enable her sicknesses. I try to support her and affirm her short lived resolutions.
This morning I was looking in the concordance on friendship. I hit on Pg1775. 6 & 7. The Art of Living( 2. The union of souls--). . I realized just this morning I had asked her opinion on the statement “the absence of fear is love” She shared her opinion, I listened…….. I suddenly remembered this being Jesus stile of teaching. Asking Questions. I could try it more often.
I guess I was evaluating my association with her. It’s a new year ya know! There is seemingly no signs that her association with me for the last 8yrs has given rise to her overcoming even one of these fears. Then I was thinking that my thought adjuster and other teachers must really be tired of me! They must exercise a huge amount of patience ……….and love and mercy………and forgiveness……..and……I think I should give them a day off !
Thoughts??
Your trusted servant,
Happy1
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