Detachment

Tomatoes and Coneflowers in  our backyard

Learning to detach will help us to see that many of our problems stem from minding everyone's business but our own.
(After Hope For Today, 21 May)
22 August 2015

MYOB

My friend, there are many things in life that you must simply pass by. If you wish to grow in your spiritual life, you must not allow yourself to be caught up in the workings of the world; you must find time alone, away from noise and confusion, aware from the allure of power and wealth. You must also turn a deaf ear to many things, and think instead on those things that contribute to your peace.  It is  better to avert your eyes from what distracts you from your purpose. Quietly leave each person to his own opinion, and avoid contentious bickering. If you stand in good stead with God and respect His ways, you will more easily be able to do this.
(Thomas 'a Kempis, The Imitation Of Christ, Book 3, Chapter 44)
10 February 2015

MYOB

Don't spend a lot of time dwelling on things that are none of your business. 

(Richard E. Henthorn, 13 August 2012) 

5 October 2012

Mind Your Own Business

Don't make sweeping judgments on anyone else's problems, or suggest decisions that should be made.  Let the other person make them for himself.  (after One Day At A Time In Al-Anon, 15 October) 1 November 2011