Forgiveness allows us to breathe deeply. It is a deep release, unlocking hidden tension and pain. Yet we shy away from forgiving ourself. We hold on to being right. We hold on with dear life […]
Mistakes are part of life. We are all human, and to err is to be human. Recognizing our mistakes and not beat ourselves up is a healthy way to live. We try to learn from […]
Forgiveness towards ourself opens doors to tranquility and contentment. We learn to let go of the pain we’ve caused ourself. All the unnecessary self-harms are now ready to be liberated. We walk taller and breath […]
At one level, forgiveness means you shouldn’t develop feelings of revenge. Revenge harms the other person. It is a form of violence and usually leads to counter-violence – so the problem never goes away. At […]
We often hold ourself to unrealistic high standards. If we’ve done 10 things (actually hundreds or even thousands!) in a day, and feel good about the 8, what do we remember and ponder over at […]
Inner peace requires honesty and integrity. Without it we are lost and drift away from inner peace and happiness. Being true to our self is crucial. Transparency is what makes great leaders great. What they […]
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