Community Spirit!
Last weekend was my annual works do! Yes, I know I am self employed. But you know me, I am never one to stay still if I feel I am missing out. I feel like I miss out on a chat by the photocopier in the office and the secret Santa but, I draw the line at missing out on Christmas jumpers and the all important “Office Do!”. So, yes, every year I throw myself a staff party and invite some of my nearest and dearest around and we collectively attack the buffet and have a few drinks! This years was as awesome as ever and I thoroughly enjoyed myself! Most of my friends are spiritually focussed and our conversation often dips into the weird, wonderful and esoteric and this party was no different! I watched for a moment as this group of incredible people chatted and ate and felt so thankful.
What I have is a community of loving, caring and kind people that not only show respect for each other but also for themselves. We are all able to “go there” with each other if it is ever needed but it is always done with love and in a respectful and invited manner. There's no negative energy and no mean spiritedness. These bright and beautiful souls are all over my life and I just love spending time with them. The communities I used to keep were so different from this. They were rooted in displays of power, manipulation and ego. I was at one time surrounded by those who hid their real intentions and expressions, I was surrounded by dishonesty and those who lash out. I allowed it fully because unfortunately, I didn't know any better at the time. I fully mistook accepting everyone around me for who they are, for endorsing whatever behaviour those around me chose. I know now that there is a major difference between choosing to love, accept every human being on the planet and making room in your life for people to hurt you.
Placing a demand that everyone around me must love themselves in some way has been one of my greatest lessons. That party, those beautiful friendships and that energy was the fruit of my labour. To sit in love, with people who love who they are is something I don't take for granted. Having a community that truly support you is something you deserve. The second you walk towards it everyone around you might fall away and you have to be prepared for that. The second you choose to create love around yourself those that are afraid of it may lash out and attack, let them fade out of your life. You may walk alone temporarily but trust me, if you stay faithful to a loving life, a whole community will show up to share in that love with you.
Have faith and choose wisely.
Big Love
Ryan James
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