If only Byron Katie could come to MY Families Thanksgiving dinner! Thanksgiving, Christmas Hannukah, whatever dinner you have with your nearest and dearest and those you can’t even believe are part of the same bloodline, don’t you wish Byron Katie could be there making the work and single-handedly spreading all that negative energy that mars a joyous occasion? A time when we can slow down and connect with those who matter most should not be marred by those who should be sent to another planet as soon as technology becomes more affordable.
In essence, there is a way to achieve this masterful feat. No, not the technology part, although I’ve heard people are applying to go to Mars permanently as part of a new reality show. Don’t tell anyone, but I filled out the application and with deep gratitude based on all my Abraham-Hicks Law of Attraction training, I signed the check for $1000. Then I pictured my little brother walking down the catwalk to the spaceship that would take him to Mars forever.
Then, I started to cry at the thought of never seeing him again… never getting the chance to push my buttons the way no one else had ever come close… Well, maybe my ex-husband. .. but not with as much consistency and due diligence. It’s like you practice, do your research, take notes, and then, like a little fortune cookie paper you pull out of your pocket when you’re getting bored, bring up a topic that innocently leads to the only sentence in the history of the world. that triggers me.
For those of you whose friends aren’t therapists, getting motivated it’s what happens when your favorite antagonist pushes you until you lose control or need to back off or have another drink. Losing control or any other variation of giving up your power is not an option for a warrior. Whether you strive to be like Dan Millman’s peaceful warrior or the noble knights who fought for freedom, justice and true love, giving up power, especially to someone who doesn’t share your ideals, is never an option.
Self-control is the way of the peaceful warrior, as well as the old-school Braveheart type of warrior. Nutritious peace, joy and love is one of the most worthy causes because when you do, you raise the vibration for the entire planet. When thousands upon thousands commit to doing this at once, from where they are, there will be a tipping point and peace on earth/heaven on earth will find its way into our reality. So, let peace begin with me. How does it work?
When Byron Katie politely declines her invitation to his holiday dinner, what does she do? Sure you could fill your camel pack with Tequila and tell your parents you’re getting clean and need to drink a gallon of water a day. You could get lost in your phone or another favorite distraction. Or you could just take notes. You can pause, take a deep breath, and use your phone, an old notepad on a clipboard, or even a dry-erase board for all to see, you can make a note of what triggered it. Oh! Wow… I thought she cleared that up…
Then you take it home with you and on your own or with your favorite expert tea work in those articles. Keep cleaning them. Come to a standstill. This practice is no less enriching than getting a black belt, because when, they (the archenemies within your bloodline) can no longer take your power, they will be struck down! However, chances are that since the dynamic itself has changed, they won’t even engage you in the same way. The rules of the game have changed.
Now when the genie grants you three wishes you won’t have to wish for peace on earth. It’s a done deal. You may want a gluten-free filling that tastes like his mother’s, or have Dr. Oz recommend the new diet creme brulee. Or even just enjoying a genuine heart-to-heart with his brother — while he gratefully sips great-grandmother’s high-spirited eggnog, which, in such circumstances, is good for your heart This is my recipe for a very cordial public holiday.