From Marianne Williamson in Everyday Grace
The mystic doesn’t seek to avoid a disagreement so much as to infuse it with grace. A disagreement is a cut on the skin. You need to treat it gently and not cut further. So it should be, when we see things differently, that the gentleness of spirit guides our speech. Emotional havoc usually comes not from the issues that divide us so much as from the things we say and do because of the issues that divide us. Indeed, it’s often fairly simple things that we disagree about. Learning how to disagree with love is an important skill on the mystical path.
Questions for Discussion:
What struggles do you have with disagreement? How do you handle conflict in your life? In what ways would you like to change the way you respond to conflict or disagreement?
About Covenant Circles:
Small groups of 5-8 people meet twice a month to practice deep listening and deep sharing, guided by a facilitator. Please contact our lead facilitator, Jess Cullinan, at jess.cullinan@gmail.com for additional information. Groups accept new members throughout the church year—come join us!
