"For Christians, soul force is synonymous with the stirring of the kingdom of God within us and the demonstration of the kingdom breaking forth through us. Soul force is vital because it calls us to go beyond mere belief in Jesus to an embodied practice of Christlike love. While Gandhi never claimed to be a Christian in belief, he was a follower of Jesus in the most literal sense. He also encouraged Christians to live more like Jesus if they wanted to make Christianity more attractive for people of other faiths.

"Soul force will require some realignment for many of us. Will we be able to fully embrace ourselves as light bearers who already have access to the source and force of love necessary to change ourselves and our world? Can you imagine how we would live if we truly embrace the reality that within ourselves, we have the same access to the power of soul force that Gandhi, King, and others throughout history demonstrated? Can you imagine what life would be like if we really, truly, and consistently embraced this reality and practiced this way of being?

Soul Force Moves Outward

"Soul force is deeply personal and deeply social. While it has been utilized by people of faith in specific social contexts, it is available to all people, in whatever location we find ourselves. Although soul force emanates from within, it doesn't stop until it manifests externally, creating personal, communal, and systemic change. Soul force is not limited to personal spiritual growth alone; it transforms communities and social systems. Soul force creates an outboard rippling effect, changing us and changing the world simultaneously.

"Soul force is a way of life for courageous and compassionate people. Behind soul force is a theology of love characterized by the strength to love God, our neighbors, and even -- and especially -- our enemies. Soul force is a deep conviction and trust that, in the words of Martin Luther King, 'unarmed truth and unconditional love' are the most potent weapons for transformation in the world. It's an abiding faith that God is on the side of the oppressed and the universe bends toward the cause of justice. Soul force quickens our courage and silences our cynicism. As we align our lives with truth and love and justice, we align with a power greater than ourselves, a power that is unstoppable and enduring.

"If a force this strong already lives within each of us, then is it possible that massive change is not really what is required for transformation? What if we only need to effectively harness that which we already possess?

"What if we only need to pivot?"