Wednesday, January 02, 2013

ON OUR BEHALF:



It is so easy to come to the defense of others. How clear
it is when others are being used, controlled, manipulated,
or abused, It is so easy to fight their battles, become
righteously indignant, rally to their aid, and spur them on
to victory.

"You have rights," we tell them. "And those rights are
being violated. Stand up for yourself, without guilt."

Why is it so hard, then, for us to rally to our own behalf?
Why can't we see when we are being used, victimized,
lied to, manipulated, or otherwise violated? Why is it so
difficult for us to stand up for ourselves?

There are times in life when we can walk a gentle, loving
path. There are times, however, when we need to stand up
for ourselves – when walking the gentle, loving path puts
us deeper into the hands of those who could mistreat us.

Some days, the lesson we're to be learning and practicing is
one of setting boundaries. Some days, the lesson we're
learning is that of fighting for ourselves and our own rights.

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