Spiritual Protection
Donna


   In this hostile and alien environment that we find ourselves in, many times we find ourselves alone and under assault. I speak of physical as well as spiritual abuse. The only friend or ally, the only safe haven, will be your spirit and your relationship with your Creator.
    To survive and to grow as a person you must come to know your self and love your self. This is true for everyone. This is especially true for transgendered folk.
    We face some unique problems as transgendered and are often singled out for extra abuse by our captors and fellow prisoners. Along the way of my gender journey amidst incarceration I have found a few things that keep me spiritually strong and help me stay alive.
    1. I pray, give thanks, and ask for divine guidance and protection from my Deity (the Goddess) every day;
    2. I do not seek any gain at he expense of others. Meaning I don?t lie, cheat, steal, or hurt others to get what I want or need;
    3. I don?t drink or use mind-altering drugs;
    4. I don?t gossip or talk about others behind their back. I mind and take care of my own business; 
    5. I am celibate;
    6. I study and try to practice the spiritual aspects and rituals of my chosen gender to the best of my abilities. Keeping in mind my surroundings;
    7. I try to help people who truly need it, but I do not allow myself to be used by those who will not help themselves or keep repeating the same mistakes over and over again.
    8. I refuse to surrender my body or my spirit to those who would use and abuse me. I try to maintain a decent reputation and am prepared to defend myself if assaulted.
    9. I don?t run up debts I cannot pay or allow myself to be obligated to anyone for anything, I don?t make promises I cannot keep, and keep the promises I make; and
    10. I forgive others and myself for our faults and mistakes, I don?t hold grudges or seek to revenge or retaliate for past wrongs suffered.
    Some of these may seem more practical than spiritual. In order for us to grow and survive as spiritual persons I think that we must also exist in the real world. To find peace, balance, and harmony within, we must also find it without.
    Knowing that many people will never accept you for who you are, and knowing nothing you do will please everyone, go forth and be the best you can be. Face each day as it comes to you. And keep some hope for tomorrow.
    Blessed be.
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