As I was meditating this morning a thought came to me. If, deep down, I really don't like someone and never come to terms with that then when I associate with that person later in life there's a good chance that I'll be treating them in a not so nice way! Dementia runs in my family. Both Grandmothers, both parents had/have it. When dementia progresses the filters that watch the words that come out, that control our actions around others, starts disappearing. Thus those that are held in contempt are treated in a manner that is not acceptable to our Father because those feelings weren't taken care of when they should have been. And I would say there's a good chance at that point that a person is more or less clueless that they are being down right nasty at times. It's a very scary thought. Is it hard to get along with everyone? You bet! But it's not a reason to hold them in contempt, to down grade them. After all, where would I be if my Father treated me the way I deserved at times? Another scary thought!
And after pondering a bit more this morning the other thought that came to me is that no matter how much I would want to take care of things, I can't do it in my own power. The only one that can change the basic human nature is my Father. It's human nature to have people rub you the wrong way, it's human nature to be resentful. And while we can subdue (filter) what we know is a wrong reaction when our brain is at full capacity. That goes away and we go back to the basic human nature. Thus I need to be WILLING for my Father to take care of the issues that come up with others, let him guide me in how to resolve issues so that when I'm older they don't become a burden to someone else. Because if I don't allow those issues to be resolved my attitude will affect everyone around me!
Apparently I needed this reminder and hopefully my thoughts can help others as well! :)
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