Sometimes our Love “ wakes them up ” — reminding them of their true , caring Selves -- whereby they cease being abusive altogether . Most of the time , however – and at the very least , they have no choice but to leave us in Peace and look for their ‘ victims ” elsewhere – to look for others who will give them the fear &/ or anger that they “ deserve ” and desire .
And that is what is so wonderful about Dr . King ’ s rediscovery … It really has nothing at all to do with the more nebulous concepts found in spirituality or ethics . Rather , it is a profound behavioral Truth founded in the very basics of human psychology . It is practical , it is functional , and best of all — it ’ s Love is transformative ; both for those of us who have the courage to give it , and for those who are blessed to receive it as well .
Now THAT is real Grace ! And THAT is something we can all use to make this world a better place … and we can do so every single day !
But don ’ t take my word for it … Heck , don ’ t even take Martin Luther King ’ s word for it . Go and see for yourself how amazing Love is — especially the LOVE that is hardest to give .
“ Man must evolve for all human conflict a method which rejects revenge , aggression and retaliation . The foundation of such a method is love … Nonviolence means avoiding not only external physical violence but also internal violence of spirit . You not only refuse to shoot a man , but you refuse to hate him … The means we use must be as pure as the ends we seek .”
~ Martin Luther King , Jr .
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