How we handle ourselves and our relationships during hard times often reflects the quality and depth of our love.
God, help me see what stuff is mine, see what stuff is theirs and to help me to carry my own stuff. Amen. Helping someone with their stuff is good as long as we remember it is their stuff. I’m not talking material needs here, I’m talking Spiritual and Emotional. We can be empathetic without …
Through our own suffering we are reminded of our mortality and human limitations. Our pain reminds us we are not omnipotent nor unbreakable! Pain propels us to look beyond our current circumstances. Pain is a humbling force in our lives. It forces us to look outside of ourselves for hope and for direction. No longer …
Who understands pain more than those who have been injured? Who understands suffering better than those who have been traumatized? It is often through our experiences that we develop compassion for others as they struggle on life’s path. Pain brings with it the gift of insight and knowing the needs of those who suffer or …
We need more compassion in our world and in our lives. When we hurt along with others who are hurting, we are connected to them through their suffering. This connection is a pathway for love. We are able to grow more compassionate by getting outside of ourselves and suffering alongside those who suffer. It’s this …
Not Just A Blonde 