I watched a YouTube video that hit me right in the self-criticism. A neuropsychologist was chatting with a guest who admitted he’d carried around a silent rage for years—until therapy gave him a mirror. The well known guest was explaining to the neuropsychologist how he had been filled with an inner rage for as long as he could remember. He finally sought professional help to deal with his rage. He shared the strategy he received from therapy and said it worked for him. The strategy went something like this: Every time you get angry with yourself, stop and pretend you are angry with someone you know. Record the conversation with the other person as it happens on your phone. The guest discovered that he was much kinder to the person than he was with himself. Over time he became kinder and more compassionate with himself. The only person we can change is ourselves. Be kind, be compassionate, be forgiving to yourself and you’ll see the world with new eyes.
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A Better Life ~ Begin By Forgiving Yourself
If you’re forgiving, kind and compassionate toward yourself, chances are very good you’re forgiving, kind and compassionate toward others. What we dislike or hate in ourselves we frequently project onto others. Take time to love the wonderful person you are.
Today’s Good Word ~ Responsibility
Responsibility challenges us to step up and take ownership. When my children were young, I had a responsibility to protect, love, and provide for them. When my wife was alive, I had a responsibility to love her and no other. I also had a responsibility to my employer to provide an honest day’s work for an honest for an honest day’s wage. I live in a democracy and I have a responsibility to my fellow citizens to vote and work with them to create a better society. There are many other areas of responsibility that touch our lives. They may arise on a moment’s notice. For example, if we see someone injured in an accident we have a responsibility to bring aid and call for help. The more we embrace our responsibilities the more we contribute to a kinder and compassionate society.
