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The paragraph below will end with a peaceful resolution for the "self". However, a
"feeling" of peace in and of itself does nothing to resolve injustice occurring in the
immediate world around the "self". If injustice is heard of, known of, witnessed or
experienced, it is commanded of us to be as "light to the world" and not hide "under
a bushel". It is commanded of us to be "good samaritans" in the world, and to own
our righteous anger. There is no excuse for not exposing the truth to light, nor for
not taking righteous action within our capacity to do so. Furthermore, apathy or
inaction is a repudiation of the truth and a defense for the deception.

Living a "convenient comfortable" delusion of self-peace is evading responsibility, while very dangerously "dulling" the conscience and "dumbing" it down more into
the "self". We are responsible for the justice and peace of our fellowmen within society, not just for the peace within "ourselves". Let us not forget there is no
"peace-for-all" if peace stops with "self".

' I gotta' find a "bushel-to-hide-under". Then I can pretend that I DON'T SEE any problems--& I can pretend that I DON'T KNOW about any problems. "Outta'-sight Outta'-mind!" '

Admittedly however, for the sake of the world it lives within, the "self" must first
start restoring it's own peace if it has been disturbed.

The Battle-of-Two-Wills

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'Iron Hand' at bottom ****

'MUSCLES' facing vacuum-cleaner looking down at a treat--'Battle--Of--The--Wills'

'BATTLE-of-the-WILLS'----SELF-Will vs THY-Will

So how does one begin to restore the peace within one's own heart? If one's life is greatly harmed and treated with reckless disregard, how is a gracious respect regained for those not willing to acknowledge their errors? It begins with the grace of humility. Only with the strength of that humility can one begin to survive such trauma, much less
hope to emerge without ill-will.

As the bullets of "bullying" and "wrongdoings" strike, humility only allows endurance for the initial battle.
To emerge without feelings of enmity is the more difficult fight. In this latter battle it is commanded of us to "forgive", but not for the sake of only "getting-on-with-life".

To emerge victorious from this latter battle, it is commanded of us to deny the self's emotions and renounce any
"temptations" of rancor or malice, least of all act upon them. Furthermore it is commanded "thy will" be done---
and of course, "thy will" is agape love. As a verb, this love demands the proper action beyond "self will" to do no harm, maintaining peace for the sake of fellowmen---"not rendering evil-for-evil", but admonishing even thoughts of it.

However, denying "self will" for "agape will" (unconditional love for humankind by denying oneself) demands far more
strength than lifting 1000 pounds! Otherwise said---one's own "self will" is easy to respond to, just following where
one's emotions & feelings & pride lead. However, it requires incredible strength to counter one's emotions & feelings
& pride. Actually, it seems like an impossible feat when fighting one's own will---hence, it is a battle in a true sense!

But here's the rub!--
As long as one responds & acts upon the "self will" (and there is no control of it's emotions & feelings & pride), the
"heart & soul" remain at the "self will's" mercy and enslaved by it. But with perseverant humility and time, the
"heart & soul" do become released from slavery to the tenaciously stubborn "self will"! And "true freedom" is the
reward for successfully battling against the imprisoning "self will" with "agape will".

When "true freedom" is finally won, this freedom is manifested as profound peace.  And this peace eventually
reemerges in the heart with no ill-will for the world around it. The reward for conquering the "self will" is a
  free-peaceful-forgiving-heart. In other words---peace is regained in the "forgiving" heart.

'Aerial view of 'MUSCLES' sitting and looking up at camera with sad eyes--'Doggy Tidbit of the Day: ' If you want to forgive, just

' Sometimes you Gotta' Live ON-A-WHISKER-AND-A-PRAYER. '

  Additionally, such a "war" as this requires additional fortitude to
acknowledge that one's previous reality was an illusion--and even more
fortitude to reconstruct a new superior one. In default, the new perspec-
   tive views hope and trust beyond mankind and it's foolishness. Eventually
   humans look comical wallowing in their own folly---a successful survival
   hinges on recognizing the pity and humor of it all.

When confidence & trust in the outside world becomes shaken, by default
one's faith is tested to it's limit.  During the time the old perspective is
being abolished and the new one is being established, survival becomes
like flying "on-a-wing-and-a-prayer". But with time, the new superior
perspective enables one's confidence to grow by leaps and bounds.

Paradoxically, peace eventually prevails and grows stronger here also.
In other words---peace is regained with the outside world.  However,
    this time it is a much deeper peace accompanied by an enlightened and heightened insight, perception and discernment of it all.

     And finally---Once one clearly sees humankind from the new vantage point, it
becomes easier to have compassionate forgiveness for all persons involved.

  After all---How can one take seriously and not forgive those who don't know,
and aren't capable of doing, any better?

MUSCLES' Tidbit of the Day: ' If you want to forgive, just "poo-POO" it! '

THE very END

Music & Lyrics from
'Iron Hand' at bottom ****

' Time to dream of......

Blue-pink-white sunset sky thru' trees--'....

......"sunshine & puppies"......

......& "happy-tails" to you! '

I'm shepherded out of......

...the depths of shadows & evil...

...to green pastures & still waters...

......the Lord restores my soul

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  The iron will against the iron hand
In Liberty's grand and prideful land
  Disorder in men's justice game
  Then a checkmate sets free the truth and blame

   © Copyright 2018. All Rights Reserved by Carol Lee Skerpan DMD
Inspiration from Dire Straits--'Iron Hand' from 'On Every Street' 1991

    "......Well alas we've seen it all before Knights in armour, days of yore
The same old fears and the same old crimes
We haven't changed since ancient times"

Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits--'Iron Hand' from 'On Every Street' 1991
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