INNER PEACE VIRUS
*by. Rev. Sharon Moon*
Rejoice and Proclaim Jubilee
There is an email going around that warns of a very powerful virus spreading
in epidemic proportions. The virus is called "Inner Peace." Be on
alert, it says, for symptoms of inner peace that could pose a serious threat
to what has, up to now, been a fairly stable condition of conflict in the
world. Some signs and symptoms of inner peace are:
* A tendency to think and act spontaneously rather than on fears based on
past experiences.
* An unmistakable ability to enjoy each moment.
* A loss of interest in judging other people.
* A loss of interest in interpreting the actions of others.
* A loss of interest in conflict.
* A loss of the ability to worry. (This is a very serious symptom.)
* Frequent, overwhelming episodes of appreciation.
* Contented feelings of connectedness with others and nature.
* Frequent attacks of smiling.
* An increasing tendency to let things happen rather than make them happen.
* An increased susceptibility to the love extended by others
as well as the uncontrollable urge to extend it.
The person sending that warning might have read the story of
John the Baptist which also threatens an outbreak of joy
and hope and light in a world that had long forgotten how
to experience these things.