I received a call yesterday telling me someone I worked with died unexpectedly. Although we got along well, and I tried to encourage him and listen to him, this man was a troubled soul, marked with horrible experiences throughout his life. He was unable to move past them, keeping the wounds fresh by focusing on … Continue reading Life and Death
Many times, we feel compassion for others, and are gentle with them when they are going through tough times. However, we tend to overlook this kindness when it comes to ourselves. Instead, we berate ourselves and believe the negative self-talk that creeps in, often without our even being aware of it, and very soon, we … Continue reading Self-compassion
When the unexpected happens, and people around you do things that upset you or cause you to feel let down, it can be extremely difficult to accept. People you thought were dependable may decide to switch things up and give little or no notice about it. This can be not only inconvenient, but it can … Continue reading Rolling with the Punches
Forgiveness is something many people tend to struggle with – not just with forgiving others, but also with forgiving ourselves. What we need to understand is that forgiveness is NOT about condoning what is in need of being forgiven, it is the conscious release of the weight that comes from having been stuck in the … Continue reading Forgiveness
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