The original meaning of the word scruple is: a small, sharp stone.
The modern meaning: principles.
Sue Monk Kidd, in her book First Light, tells a story about scruples, that it is akin to having a small, sharp stone in your shoe. It bothers you and you stand anyway. So, you stand firmly on principle, but you stand fast "with tender skin", with compassion for those who can't stand as you do, holding the gentle "balance between love and principle".
You can bring Peace this week by standing for your principles, for what you feel is right and just, while you simultaneously practice compassion for those who will not or cannot stand with you. Both, and!
Peace: Something worth standing for!
Love,
Darlene
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