What inevitably happens when two or more of us are gathered (politics and discord); who has responsibility for our well being as well as for our actions, or lack of; and do we believe Jesus is among us?
A professor of mine (Ron Heifetz) used the metaphor of needing to maintain perspective from the balcony while also being on the dance floor in order to effectively mobilize groups for adaptive changes (to see systems for what they are while facilitating new behaviors within them).
In today's lectionary readings, I hear a call for each of us to watch/maintain perspective from an elevated place as we not only boldly speak about approaching dangers on the horizon but also humbly name brewing unhealthiness within... maintaining fortitude in sharing responsibility for repentance while also providing ongoing opportunities for reconciliation, collectively, with God’s help.
[ref: RCL readings for Proper 18, Year A]
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