Thursday, February 25, 2010

Dignity

I have been thinking lately about dignity. There are so many things in this life that are antithetical to living in dignity; discrimination or abuse in our current situation, or limiting beliefs about ourselves that we've accepted from somewhere in the past. We can think of countless examples of circumstances that rob people of their self-respect. In some ways self-respect is very hard to maintain, especially when we are taught to hold ourselves up to so many different guideposts about what it means to be whole and healthy. Comparing ourselves to others, we can never be enough. But as with all things, divine purpose is providing us with the opportunity to remember who we really are.

As children of God, we can revel in the glory of our own existence. Being born to this earth is the only credential we need to be part of the kingdom. I notice that when I choose to express my dignity, when in my interactions I consciously come from a place of acknowledging first my own intrinsic worthiness, I cannot help but recognize in all other people that same measure of immense value. I did not always know that I needed to focus within first, but I am remembering. In owning the truth about myself, I see the truth in others.

When I am living in my own glory, the world feels like a very magical place. I am here, in the middle of limitless possibility, and all is for good. Everyone I meet is an angel, doing their own perfect dance.

May this tool be a blessing. . .

2 comments:

  1. Sherry,

    This is a lovely blog and a beautiful post. Your kind spirit comes through very clearly in your writing.

    If I understand you correctly (and I think I do) you are saying dignity ultimately comes from a position of strength. You must be secure in yourself to retain dignity. I think you are absolutely correct on this. You can be living in abject poverty and still believe in yourself, which enables you to maintains your dignity. On the other hand, you may have great riches but be in so much spiritual pain that your behaviour is anything but dignified.

    You say it much betther, though.

    All the best,
    Rui

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  2. Hi Sherry,

    Beautiful article -

    I totally agree with you , as we are all God's children and come from him, therefore, we need to have the strength to understand ourselves to dignify ourselves and live in complete bliss.

    Enjoyed the article...

    Regards,

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