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…
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The Flaws Of Others
When we find ourselves criticizing others, whether publicly or in the privacy of our own thoughts, we should stop to consider where we have been guilty of the same attitudes and behaviors that we find so objectionable. It is highly likely, with some rare exceptions, that, at one point or another, perhaps even currently, we…
An Internal Refuge
“The only way to survive these times is if you have a meditation practice.” – Gabby Bernstein, 2016 Five years after this statement was made, it is truer now more than ever. By all measure, the outside world seems to be growing evermore chaotic and confusing by the day. On the whole, we are more…
A Source Of Peace And Comfort
If our peace and comfort comes only from the opinions of others regarding who we are, not only will it be very difficult for us to find peace and comfort, but it will also be very difficult to be who we are. We cannot please everyone. Nor can we impress, motivate, or inspire everyone. In…
Conducive To Peace
While we should try to create circumstances in our lives that are conducive to peace, this will likely prove to be impossible. We cannot control everyone and everything. Life and the people around us will never fully cooperate with our plans. Beyond that, we, ourselves, may not actually know what conditions will bring peace to…