Good Earthkeeping
Only Love Prevails
by Tasha Halpert
Recently I visited the Open Heart website, dedicated to the spread
of peace. It is an attractive site, and its message is very simple.
The authors suggest that by avoiding violence in the media and by responding
to violence when we do encounter it with the affirmation, "only peace
prevails," we can begin to feel more peaceful within ourselves.
As I feel more peaceful, I generate more peace in the world around
me. By responding to thoughts of fear and trepidation with "Only love
prevails" I quiet my mind further and help myself become calmer in a
variety of situations. As I do this I help others to become calmer and
more peaceful themselves. They can also share this technique with their
friends and families.
For some years I have calmed myself during a variety of difficult experiences
by using the word "peace." At first I used "peace" to quiet thoughts
of anger and resentment. Then I began using it when I felt anxious or
nervous over an issue or an upcoming experience. Now it is almost an
automatic response when I feel upset of any kind. Using the word peace
enables me to discover my equilibrium. From this point I can move to
address whatever needs addressing or even leave it alone.
Now I can add, "Only Love Prevails," allowing myself to release any
fears for the future, any judgemental thoughts concerning what may or
may not happen, and also any desire to do or not do anything about the
situation. If only love prevails then whatever I am to do or not do
will occur naturally and I do not have to try to come up with anything.
I can trust that all is well and in so trusting, allow for the best
possible outcome.
Perhaps readers are familiar with the concept of Letting go and letting
God. This is a way of trusting, of allowing whatever is correct and
for the highest good to manifest. Affirming that only love prevails
is my way of letting go and letting God. It is also my way of taking
responsibility for my part in any situation I encounter. Taking responsibility
for how I respond to every day life helps me live up to my highest potential
as a human being as well as set a good example for others. This may
often be the most, if not the only help I can offer, most especially
when what is happening is beyond my reach. Regardless of what is occurring,
or of how I feel about it, if I feel a stressful response arising within
me, I can say in my heart, "Only love prevails," and thus make my peace
with it.
©Tasha Halpert 1999
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