“Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.” — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
A simple parable frames this teaching: a valley with two gates. James (Reason) keeps order. Ruth (Spirit) keeps heart. A salesman of raw power tempts the crowd... until a child rings the Bell of Pause. From there, the path is clear: Reason steadies the mind; Spirit softens the heart. Apart, the human mind sees distortion. Together, they humanize and promote a shared agreement of civility, advantageous to all.
The Practice
1. Protect the pause: Breathe, name what you feel, choose the next step that doesn’t make it worse.
2. Pair clarity with compassion: Let Reason and Spirit walk together in every decision.
3. Call it, don’t claim it: “Anger showed up,” not “I am anger.”
4. Flip the script: If fear says hide, take one small step forward and allow yourself to be seen.
5. Keep it human: There’s a person across from you, and a person inside you.
Invitation
If this spoke to you, share it with one person who could use the pause today. Follow for more quiet rebellion, leave a brief review so others can find it, and keep practicing the next right step.
Gratitude and stay L.I.T. (Live In Truth).
