Compassion4Self

We know that someone like Michael Jordan trained for years to get as good at basketball as he was, but we assume someone like Mother Teresa was just born like that. Really, compassion is a skill you need to practice having for other people and also for yourself. Interview with Laura Mustard by Emily DeMaioNewton, The Sun Behind the Clouds To learn more about self-compassion you may find my meditations at hhe-therapy.com To learn more about the subject and lots of good info from my teachers go to centerformsc.org

A way to set up for success,, know you will lapse, thats ok simply begin again.

What really matters is gratitude. That’s the heart of spirituality. And gratitude connects us: it lets us see that we are all connected. Kurt Spellmeyer, Dialogue Across Difference

"We can choose not to make an enemy of our feelings, as intense as they may be." Sharon Salzberg

Using Empathy as a connection point. "Understanding family communication patterns can help you empathize with the challenges and opportunities that political discussions pose for you and your family relationships." The end of the article offers some useful questions to consider.

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Gratitude for Shared wisdom and Good llittle tidbits in this article