“Don’t tell me you’re a victim – show me you’re a survivor” (R. Hills) There are so many things in this life that can lead us down the road to being a victim. Not to mention it is such an easy road to travel, we almost do it automatically. I believe our ego, which is designed to protect us, nearly forces us into being a victim, but as with many issues regarding the ego, to follow it completely will not serve us very well.

Are you a victim of the economy? A victim of homelessness? A victim of poor health? A victim of old age? A victim of rape? A victim of violence? A victim of a cheating lover? When we are faced with sever diversity, it may be wise to be a victim for a short time, because it can give us time to recover (that is what the ego wants). Also, being a victim can motivate us to a place where we may grow and recover. But to be a victim for any long period of time makes us turn in ourselves to a place where we can serve no one, including ourselves. It can give us a false sense of security.

When we turn in on ourselves as a victim, we experience and live the worst possible emotions; fear, worry, hate. All of these things will close us off and cause more trouble in our lives. Remember the old saying; “what we resist, persists”. If we constantly resist and are thinking about avoiding being mugged for example, your chances of being mugged are greater. Now, this does NOT mean forget about precautions. Yes take precautions, but do not focus or give so much energy to fear.

Victims of circumstance must ultimately, step out of fear, worry and hate in order to be a survivor and become connected again. We are all connected, and it is love, caring and respect that will make that happen. Being a victim isolates us from the collective and causes harm to everyone concerned. Remember, we may not always have control over what happens to us, but God has blessed us with the ability to choose how we will respond to any situation; choose to be a survivor. Can this choice be difficult? You bet your sweet ass it can - one of the hardest choices we might have to ever make! But trust me - it gets easier very quickly. Love is always easier than Fear.

Love and Bright blessings ~ Richard