Telling the story, acknowledging what has happened and how you feel, is often a necessary part of forgiveness.
Forgiveness is a process, an admittedly difficult one that often can feel like a rigorous spiritual practice.
Forgiveness is a personal process that doesn’t depend on us having direct contact with the people who have hurt us.
Setting the intention to practice kindness toward one’s partner or family members or friends does not preclude getting angry or upset.
When we do our best to treat others with kindness, it’s often a struggle to determine which actions best express our love and care for ourselves.
The embodiment of kindness is often made difficult by our long ingrained patternsof fear and jealousy.
The key in letting go is practice. Each time we let go, we disentangle ourselves from our expectations and begin to experience things as they are.
Kindness is not a fixed trait that we either have or lack, but more like a muscle that can be developed and strengthened.
You can search throughout the entire universe for someone who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself, and that person is not to be found anywhere. You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and
