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Spiritual Ethics

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By Mary Phyllis Horn, Med, CMHt How we view ourselves and how we treat others is directly connected to how we view Spirit. For the sake of clarification, here are my definitions of Spirit: God, the Universe, Divine Source, or any other term you may use for the Highest Power of creation. "Spirit" includes the High Self as well--the highest, purest part of self that is always one with God. It also involves angels (spirit guides), who are as real, individual and sentient as you and I; they devote their entire beings to the service of the highest within Spirit and humanity. If we treat Spirit with respect and high ethics, any ethical change we implement will occur with ease. Spiritual ethics involve humility, forgiveness, recognizing our source of abundance, gratitude, and surrendering to Divine Will. Humility Humility is a combination of awe, wonder, recognition of our true strengths and weaknesses, and the deep knowledge that "I by myself can do nothing." That is, it ...
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THOUGHTS ON POWER & FEAR To educate a man in mind and not morals is to educate a menace to society. -Teddy Roosevelt Nothing is more despicable than respect based on fear -Albert Camus You see what power is---holding someone elses fear in your hands and showing it to them -Amy Tan The mediocre teacher tells The good teacher explains The superior teacher demonstrates The great teacher inspires -William Arthur Ward We tell lies when we are afraid. Afraid of what we dont know. Afraid of what others think. Afraid of what will be found out about us. Everytime we tell a lie, the thing that we fear grows stronger -Tad Williams PLEASE CLICK HERE TO JBLOG ME