Day 2: Reform (Walking Through Illusion, Betsy Thompson)

"If you think you have to change others to be happy, no one is going to change for the better from knowing you."  Betsy Otter Thompson

     Reform is the process in which people and structures change, hopefully, for the better.  Bartholomew, from the Bible, was born into wealth and stature.  He tried to create reform on the outside through his family's business, contributions to charities, and in politics.  Although, he still had a hole in his heart regardless of all he had done and this caused him to be a harsh man to others.  He picked on everyone else for not being like him; orderly, neat, conscientious.  None of the reform on the outside could change him on the inside.  This was his illusion until he discovered to reform with love.  He often neglected to work out of love therefore he was unhappy and blamed others for his unhappiness.  His perspective was skewed and caused the emptiness he had.
     Reform, change for the better, is a process to be done with love.  In this way it is meaningful.  We all have different perspectives on what is right and wrong.  Through another person's eyes we can begin to reform our thoughts and beliefs for the better.  Add love to your reform and happiness will fill any hole that you may have.