Daily Question, August 13 How can I honor the paths of others? 28 Reflections Share Click here to cancel reply.Please log in or Create a Profile to post a comment. Notify me when someone replies to my comment via e-mail. Malag1 year agoMalagBy walking my own path, not someone else’s. 2 Reply Lisa Alvarado1 year agoLisa AlvaradoBy not assuming I know better, to all people to be in their own lives, their own journey. To want what is best for people as they move in and out of my life, and to not resent that ebb and flow. 1 Reply Don Jones1 year agoDon JonesNotwithstanding billions of unique manifestations and outlooks, we all walk the one planet, breathe the same air and at our very core, emerge from the one creator. 3 Reply Hot Sauce1 year agoHot SauceOne way I can honor the paths of others is by remembering that I can control my actions. So even if someone treats me terribly, though I have a right to stand up for myself, at the end of the day, they may not choose to change. I can honor their choice by remembering that I can only control my own actions and my thoughts about what happens to me. So instead of thinking, "I must've done something to deserve that treatment," I can think, "Maybe I didn't deserve that, and it's more a reflection of ...One way I can honor the paths of others is by remembering that I can control my actions. So even if someone treats me terribly, though I have a right to stand up for myself, at the end of the day, they may not choose to change. I can honor their choice by remembering that I can only control my own actions and my thoughts about what happens to me. So instead of thinking, “I must’ve done something to deserve that treatment,” I can think, “Maybe I didn’t deserve that, and it’s more a reflection of their struggle with something that has little to do with me.” Distinguishing between what I can and cannot control and re-thinking my automatic thoughts about events are both habits I can use to honor other people’s paths. Read More8 Reply Roz1 year agoRozThank you for sharing your reflection on this question. I badly needed to know what you have shared because of my present circumstances. Thank you for helping me realize that even if someone treats me terribly, at the end of the day, I can only control my own actions and thoughts. I need to do this. 4 Reply KC1 year agoKCI can honour the paths of others by listening to understand and respect without judgement, expectations, needs or demands, by setting and honouring healthy boundaries, and by being open minded, open hearted, grateful and generous when /as we are fortunate to walk together. Tea is good too… 1 Reply Vicki1 year agoVickiRespecting other peoples boundaries and opinions. By giving as much support as you can to someone, whether they are loved ones or not. Sharing your experiences to help someone who may be struggling with the same difficulty. By being kind to everyone and remind your loved ones that you are always there and love them. 1 Reply Linda1 year agoLindaI have a close relative who is a Q anon follower and all things conspiracy. It is an ongoing challenge to not point out to her how wrong she is. I fear she is getting swallowed up in this morass of insanity but it is her path. I will not honor it, but I will not try to change her either. 3 Reply Mica1 year agoMicaBy being open to their paths, even when their paths involve my not being around them. 3 Reply Antoinette1 year agoAntoinetteGood question! I can honor the paths of others by not being sanctimonious. I truly believe in the path of nonviolence, love and compassion. If I can’t walk the walk I need to keep trying my best to uproot these afflictions which stand in the way of core peace. Thank you for being patient with me. 3 Reply Michele1 year agoMicheleI can honor the paths of others by telling their stories and sharing with others about them. 3 Reply Zenith1 year agoZenithThe question is, I feel, inappropriately stated. But I will respond. I try to respect the humanity of everyone. Be kind to all. That is not always easy. I try each day to spread loveingkindness. Not everyone is ready to accept love. I do what I can and leave the rest to God. 4 Reply Diana1 year agoDianaBy meeting them where they are and walking with them – if I am invited. 7 Reply Trish1 year agoTrishOffering my love honors people. I don’t have to share that I agree/disagree w/ the path. I am called to love~we all are. I don’t have the privilege of knowing all the intricate pieces of someone’s journey & their reasons for their path. I sit next to them. I pour tea. I love. 4 Reply Javier Visionquest1 year agoJavier VisionquestI’m here to help but I’m also a big proponent of minding one’s own business. 6 Reply Howie Geib1 year agoHowie GeibThe way to honor them is to allow them to have their experience fully. To let them have their process, and not necessarily butt my head into the middle of their situation and offer my advice. And even more importantly, when asked for advice, to give it very very carefully. The humility which I bring to each morning is never sufficient it seems for the day’s demands. I have to always err on the side of doubting my own motives. The roots of disorder still run deep in my heart and can blind m...The way to honor them is to allow them to have their experience fully. To let them have their process, and not necessarily butt my head into the middle of their situation and offer my advice. And even more importantly, when asked for advice, to give it very very carefully. The humility which I bring to each morning is never sufficient it seems for the day’s demands. I have to always err on the side of doubting my own motives. The roots of disorder still run deep in my heart and can blind me to thinking that some action is what is best for all , when, in fact, is not what it truly is: what is best for me. I am not a parent, and so this almost Spartan approach is easier for me than for some of you in complex relationships. I honor you for being able to navigate these safely. It is terrifying to me. Like unravelling Christmas lights, who’s part is played when and where. I am simple and easily defeated by such matters. So shorter version: minding my own business. Read More4 Reply Mica1 year agoMicaNah, Howie – your short version also involves “when asked for advice, to give it very very carefully.” That’s wise! Warm wishes to you! 2 Reply sunnypatti1 year agosunnypattiBy having an open mind and an open heart. By knowing that while we are all connected, each has their own path to adventure on, just as I have mine. Some walk similar paths with me – others not so much. But we are all here together. God made us all. My job is to love and share the light, and with that come respecting and honoring others as well. 5 Reply Judith1 year agoJudithWow! I needed this question today, and I needed your response and those of the others. I woke up reliving old and recent disappointments about the paths children and grandchildren have chosen. I needed to be reminded we are each on our own path, and their choices are not about me. “My job is to love and share the light.” Thank you. 7 Reply sunnypatti1 year agosunnypattiYou’re welcome, Judith! Peace to you 🙂 0 Reply Mica1 year agoMicaAh, yes, Judith! I told my son recently that I was glad I had responsibility only for the care of my 2 guinea pigs, and he was glad to have the more challenging care for his 2 daughters. I realize a lot of my feeling comes from the current sad state of half my children. [1 son + 1 other adult child = 2 children…] Warm wishes to you! 2 Reply Judith1 year agoJudithAnd to you! 2 Reply Misty1 year agoMistyBy not leaping to conclusions about what they are thinking or feeling, nor cutting them short when they are trying to share. 8 Reply Katrina1 year agoKatrinaI agree with Kevin. I cannot improve on his response for myself. 3 Reply devy1 year agodevyTo respect what others visions and views are even though I might not agree with them. We have our own journeys and our own paths. which direct us. Trying to control or convince someone that they are wrong is like throwing water on a hot oily frying pan. It is better to listen to what they say and if asked tell them my views. Perhaps they will see my point and change but if they don’t, there isn’t much more to do. Arguing solves nothing if their minds are set. I try to remember that we may be...To respect what others visions and views are even though I might not agree with them. We have our own journeys and our own paths. which direct us. Trying to control or convince someone that they are wrong is like throwing water on a hot oily frying pan. It is better to listen to what they say and if asked tell them my views. Perhaps they will see my point and change but if they don’t, there isn’t much more to do. Arguing solves nothing if their minds are set. I try to remember that we may be going through the same storm but we ride the waves differently. This can be difficult to think this way but why let someone else affect me ? We are responsible for our own emotions.. no one can make us feel a certain way. If others paths are totally against what I believe I accept what thy are doing even though I do not agree and move on. 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