So often we are judged by our knee jerk reactions rather than by our thoughtful responses. We’re judged by our reactions when we’re hurt, cornered, fearful, hopeless, and alone rather than by our responses when we’re peacefully and thoughtfully convicted. There is more to us than search results, sound bites, and social media posts. We…
Tag: forgiveness
Inventing the Truth
In a conversation with friends about the role that acceptance plays in life and especially in healing, it suddenly clicked with me that…
Amends
Forgive someone. Make amends. Recognize that you share many of the same challenges from different spaces. Acknowledge the value of their experience and perspective, even if they lack the capacity to value yours.