The problem with self-centered people is that they tend to not even realize they are self-centered. It never occurs to them that the world does not revolve around their desires or demands. They are so blinded by self that they cannot see what others need or want. When this is brought to their attention, they…
Vessels Of Healing
We cannot remove other people’s pain. The best we can do is to be there for them, for support and comfort. But, suffering is a solitary experience. We cannot reach in and take it away from someone. Nor can anyone else do the same for us. Often, when we try to prevent or ease another’s…
A Renewable Source Of Happiness
If we spend all of our time chasing our own happiness, we will probably find that it is quite elusive. The things we think will make us happy rarely do. More often than not, they leave us disappointed and wanting more. Once we get more of whatever we wanted, the cycle repeats. We may have…
Hindered Progress
If we compare our progress, whether it be personal, professional, relational, or spiritual, with the progress we perceive in others, our progress will be hindered. We will get frustrated with ourselves and that frustration will slow us down. It will block our path and it will cause us to lose our bearing. We will begin…
The Gift Of Longing
When someone who was supposed to love, protect, and comfort us fails to do so, it is only natural for us to be hurt. But, it may not have been their fault. It may not have been intentional. They may have done their best. They may not have had the ability to give us what…