What Would Love Say?
Published on 22 Jan 2009 at 6:02 am.
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I just got home from seeing my chiropractor, Charlie. I’ve been seeing him weekly for years as part of my self-care regime. As I prepare to leave for LA on Wednesday for Christine Kloser’s Freedom Formula Experience, I wanted to be in great shape to be fully engaged at the conference.
As I walked into his office, he was speaking to another woman who was telling him about a problem with her new furnace that was installed by another practice member. She was expressing her frustration and Charlie was empathizing. He has his adjustment tables set up in a large room to work with four people at a time so conversations can be heard by anyone in the room. A few minutes later, the woman left the room to sit outside in the waiting room to chat with Charlie’s wife.
A few minutes later, the man who installed her furnace walked in to get an adjustment. Ah, synchronicities. When the woman saw him, she told him what was on her mind. A few minutes later, he came into the room to get adjusted and a conversation began between Charlie and him. Charlie asked if she “let him have it.” The man said, “She sure did. Man, when I saw her in the waiting room, I should have turned around and gotten in my car and come back later”. Charlie made a comment about her being “a trip” and the other man agreed as they both laughed.
Now, I know Charlie pretty well. I know his heart is loving and he is growing as a person so as I listened to this conversation, I kept that in mind. As I laid on the table, I felt more and more uncomfortable. I began thinking, “Do I say something? If I keep quiet, will I feel that I am supporting the conversation? (yes!). What’s my motive for speaking up? If I do say something, what do I say that comes from a loving, compassionate place?”
As they continued talking, Charlie then said that people come into our lives to serve us in some way - to teach us things about ourselves. (Good Charlie). The other man agreed and then said, “She shows me the kind of person I don’t want to be!” A bit more conversation on some more sarcasm, and judgments. They both laughed again.
As I listen, my discomfort is increasing. I know that I have something I must say, Staying silent feels wrong for me in being true to who I am. So, I said out loud, “May I add something to your conversation?” I knew he would say yes.
I said, “This woman may be serving him to cultivate the qualities of compassion, patience, and love. If we believe that we are all connected (I do ) then the judgments, sarcasm, derogatory remarks we project onto others is a judgment against them AND ourselves. The invitation is to emulate the qualities of the Creator with every person and situation we experience. When we look through the eyes of love, the world takes on a whole new meaning.”
Both men were silent for a moment and then Charlie added to my comment positively. As I lay there, I felt good, knowing that I had spoken up and said my peace in a loving way. I’m still learning to come from love and compassion every day and experiences like this remind me to be LOVE.
The other point I want to make is this conversation occurred in his office. Other people might have taken offense at the comments and question his professionalism. Engaging in these types of conversation within earshot of others, might cost him the loss of some practice members in the future.
You never know who might be listening to your comments and the affect your words have on others. While you are not responsible for how people interpret your words or behavior, you are 100% responsible for what and how you deliver it.
One of my favorite books is “The Little Soul and the Sun”,by Neale Donald Walsch. This beautiful little story reminds us that we are all spiritual beings in a physical body and that the people who push our buttons can be our greatest teachers and gifts in our evolution. If you haven’t read it, I highly recommend adding it to your library!
Remember that you are working with Universal Laws like Attraction & Cause & Effect. Your world is a reflection of the person you become. Imagine what you will manifest when you are being judgmental, unforgiving, angry…. Imagine what you will manifest when you are being compassionate, loving, generous, forgiving…..
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Blessings,
Lorraine
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