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This is so true, but not easy to do (not me, anyway). I will keep trying, though.
I’m a ex teacher so this resonates with me. I agree with Helen. It is such a n easy thing to say but to put this into practice and do it every day… not so easy. However, the rewards are so worth it. 🙂
This struck a chord with me…”see the pain in someone who tries to hurt you”. I did that recently. It was like being airlifted to look upon the situation and feel no personal stake in it anymore. I’m moving toward forgiveness, but I have at least reached compassion. When it happens, you can’t believe you didn’t free yourself sooner.
We are encouraged not to be someone else to make someone else happy. Last week, on my newsfeed was posted: Don’t ask someone to be different to make you happy. Equally potent message.