If I Turn The Other Cheek, Will You Slap Me Again?

I recently have been experiencing a  challenge with a certain person who is purposely trying to harm me. Some people have asked me why this person is behaving in such an insensitive manor. I cannot honestly answer that question. I have learned that people are going to be who they are and I can change someone else. They have to be willing to change and then they must take action to change themselves. It doesn't work any other way.

What we must do when someone does us harm or tries to hurt us is "turn the other cheek."

I know your probably thinking, "Why should I let someone continue to harm me?" Don't get me wrong. I'm not say to go out and be somebody's punching bag. Neither am I saying don't defend yourself either because truthfully if you put your hands on me, all bets are off! God is still working with me on that and I haven't reached the mentality of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. yet. One day I may get there but Im sure its not today.

So what does all this "turn the other cheek" business mean anyway? Metaphysically it means to turn to your Spiritual Self, the Infinite Intelligence, the Christ Self, or the Subconscious.

Is this easy? Absolutely not. It takes alot of practice to think from this level especially since one of the first things we must do is forgive the very person who offended us. Then we must forgive ourselves for getting upset. Forgiveness is not and easy process and it will take a while before you can get to the point where the source of the agitation doesn't bother you. How long you ask? Jesus in his teachings said 70 times 77 which to me means as long as it takes (Matt 18:22).

Remember its your peace of mind that is at stake. Not the other person's. Oftentimes people don't even know they've upset us. We're the ones who harbor the feelings and emotions and we end up making ourselves upset for long periods of time and this is unhealthy. That's why its important to not only forgive the other person but to forgive ourselves too.

I hope this message helps somebody today. As for me I'm going to go work on my 70 times 77!

Have a great day!

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