Freedom from the Fear of Harm

Rule #3: I love you too much to harm you. We are all vulnerable to severe harm on certain issues. They include past mistakes, sensitivities, insecurities, fears or guilt. I won’t subject you to harm by raising these things.

It seems almost too simple; “Don’t hurt each other”.  But when the tempers flare and the anger gets rolling, we need to remember the Rule Number 3.  “I love you too much to harm you in any way!”  For those in abusive relationships, please read our message on abuse.  For the rest of us, please take a moment and consider just how seriously we take that rule.

Harm comes in all Shapes and Sizes

Have you ever had a guilty conscience?   Remember that when we feel most vulnerable either by guilt, remorse, grief or regret, we are much more open to harm.  Even a sharp word can inflict terrible pain.  Remember the lessons on the Greatest Fears of Men.  If this man, who has these in-born fears of being unworthy of respect or approval, has just been told that he has lost his job, this would not be a good time to remind him that your mother always thought he would never amount to anything!  While what you say might be true enough, this would not be a great time to remember it!