We all have strengths and we all have handicaps. In Walking Through Illusion, Jesus is asked by the author, Thompson, if he knew anyone with a handicap. His response can be taken in a physical sense or a spiritual one, "A real handicap was one that pushed a person to find the blessing beyond the pain." He continues, people with a handicap are able to heal themselves if they are willing to see the bigger picture, the blessing. Usually, it's our pain that pushes us to go farther and be better. For example, in honor of breast cancer awareness month, it's Susan Komen's death that motivated her younger sister, Nancy, to begin the largest money raising, breast cancer awareness, research program in the world. She was able to see through her pain into the blessing of her sister's handicap.
Handicaps are the limits we place on ourselves. My handicap is my insecurity in relationships which has followed me into every one I've had. Yes, I am the jealous type. It limits me because when a situation is innocent I jump to wrong conclusions, sabotaging my relationship and bond I have put time and energy into creating. I am given the best advice from Thompson's book; to look inside your own heart when searching for love. When I get triggered I can tell myself that I love me and that's good enough; to not worry; be confident that I am a capable woman that can stand alone if needed.
Lastly, through Jesus' words Thompson reminds us to pay attention to our thoughts and to change the ones that are negative. If I have a thought that, "All men cheat." I can change that belief that, "Men are faithful." I get to choose to change this anytime I want. What are the blessings in your pain? What negative thoughts can you turn into positive thoughts that you truly believe?
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