With malice toward none, with charity for all, with firmness in the right as God gives us to see the right, let us strive to finish the work we are in, to bind up the nation’s wounds…to do all which may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace among ourselves, and with all nations. ~ US President Abraham Lincoln, Second Inaugural Address, March 4, 1865, just before the end of the Civil War
Despite our title and that image above, this post is not about politics. As many of you know, I have no political convictions or affiliations. You might say I’m “a-political.” I like it that way.
Having said that, there are a handful of politicians I’ve respected and admired over the years. One of those is former United States Senator Al Simpson of Wyoming.
Years ago, Al was being interviewed on a news program about social issues. Among his comments were these:
“We have homophobes in our (Republican) party. That’s disgusting to me. We’re all human beings. We’re all God’s children.”
Those comments have stuck with me over the years. They’re even more poignant and timely today with all the political anger and bitterness raging across the land.
Roughly half the US is celebrating President Donald Trump’s presidency, while the other half is sure the US and the world are on a one-way trip to hell. And they’re tearing at each other’s throats, sometimes literally.
It’s time we all took to heart Senator Simpson’s words, “We’re all human beings. We’re all God’s children.” Regardless of our political values (or lack of them).
And it’s time to heed President Lincoln’s words, “to bind up the nation’s wounds…to do all which may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace among ourselves, and with all nations.”
The US is a wounded nation in a wounded world. Those of us on a conscious spiritual path can do much to bind up those wounds and to help all begin to heal.
Here are some words of wisdom from A Course In Miracles:
“I can escape from this world by giving up attack thoughts. Herein lies salvation, and nowhere else. Without attack thoughts I could not see a world of attack. As forgiveness allows love to return to my awareness, I will see a world of peace and safety and joy. And it is this I choose to see, in place of what I look on now.”
May we all see a world of peace and safety and joy. If we do, we will return to that world, and carry along all our sisters and brothers.
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Karen Lee Samson
I have never considered myself a political person, I was raised Democratic. Spirit poked me to research and as I did…I predicted Trump would win as did aCanadian friend,Ray R Ellis, and my 89 year old friend Red Duke. President Trump I feel gave a beautiful uplifting inaugural speech uniting All Americans….he stated our country is greater than political affiliation…. we are all humans with feelings, bleed red blood, and I have great admiration for our 45 President. I am for unity, love,equality, and professionalism…as is our 45 th President….as Americans provide the president a respectful opportunity to carry out his job…they may come to realize their fears and hate are unfounded.
I am thrilled with our 45 th president, I have family members not talking to me…yet we all have free will to vote our choice….respect comes from within, if one does not respect themselves they are unable to respect others or provide them the opportunity to carry on with positive high level frequencies. May we as people regardless of desires unite in love, accountability of our actions,and respect of each other although many times we have differing opinions ….this is life leading our lives with respectful actions….lead by what is in your heart…your goodness,kindness,respectful communication, and become a unifier…..Donald Trump is a Unifier, he stated it in his inaugural speech. ….now may we as a people come together …as we are all Americans with positive frequencies.
John Cali
Thanks very much, Karen, for your comments. It’s sad, but I know other families who, like yours, have cut off communication with their loved ones over something like political differences, which — in my opinion — are totally inconsequential. Love should transcend all that.
Tom
“I will see a world of peace and safety and joy. And it is this I choose to see.”
So much wisdom and fantastic practical advice..
Thank you John!
John Cali
You’re most welcome, Tom! Thank you for your kind words.