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The Genius and The Jerk

Just like you, I am a genius and I am a jerk. I can identify with whichever part of me I choose. No matter what the situation is, I can be kind and loving and identified with my God-consciousness. Or I can be resentful, ego-centered, frustrated, and pissy. And I can rationalize perfectly either attitude!
When I focus on what is around me critically, I choose to be in my Resentful Victim. “Life’s not fair.” “It wasn’t supposed to turn out this way.” “Others don’t give me my rightful due.” Wah wah wah.
In my God-consciousness I smile and say, “Thank you.” I know mine is not to evaluate or tinker or help. My place is to remember my oneness with God and to be. Just like you.

Ruth Cherry, PhD, is a clinical psychologist in private practice in San Luis Obispo, CA.  Her specialty is midlife when psychological and spiritual dynamics merge. Her five books and guided meditation CD are available at her web sites, midlifepsychology.com and God-Life-You.com.

Her web site is midlifepsychology.com

by Ruth Cherry | Email me if you questions or comments