Self pity is a trap. It is like quicksand for the soul. Not only does it drag you down into darkness, but it also pulls others down with you. It steals the light and the joy from your life and your presence. It makes you miserable and miserable to be around. None of this is … Continue reading The Trap Of Self Pity
Let people make their own mistakes. Allow them to learn from their failures. You do not need to intervene in every situation. Your advice is not always wanted or even helpful. Everyone has to learn in their own way and in their own time. Failure is a powerful teacher. You cannot save other people from … Continue reading Allowing Failure
Be careful to not simply accept the opinions of others as your own. Your experience in the world and with the people in it is uniquely your own. Do not settle for living life through someone else’s perspective. This is intellectually lazy and even dishonest. Live your own life. Explore, play, and experiment. Form your … Continue reading Earned Truth
Forgiveness is not easy. Your trauma is part of your identity. The chains of your suffering feel like a security blanket. Your anger, fear, and sadness become your safe space. They feel comfortable and familiar. After all, they have kept you alive for this long. It feels as if to let go of your suffering … Continue reading Willing To Forgive
Healing begins with forgiveness. Whatever trauma, hardships, or wrongdoings you have suffered in the past are in the past. Keeping them with you as you move forward only serves to cause you more pain and suffering. Holding onto these experiences becomes an unbearable burden that drags you down into the pits of anger, sadness, and … Continue reading Forgiveness Heals
