Today’s video microsermon is on a little trio of ideas that help me to navigate through the minefield of stressed and distressed relationships brought on by a spiritually divided society. The three “legs” of the “stool” of trouble-free relationships are:
Unconditional love
Conditional support
Absolute detachment
When things are out-of-whack it’s a useful short checklist:
Do I want the best for everyone, or am I consumed by hate and resentment?
Am I holding my boundary, and ensuring there are appropriate consequences to keep others accountable for their actions?
Have I become entangled with someone in an unhealthy way, where my contentment and joy is predicated on them not acting out their personal madness?
I hope this brings a little clarity and peace to your world.
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The trio of trouble-free relationships