Would you rather be happy or unhappy? In rather unglamorous terms, happiness involves the absence of malice, the absence of hatred and hostility. Happiness involves the state of being connected in loving, non-hostile ways. It does not mean that everyone's got to be your best friend. Sometimes it's better to love from a distance. Where … Continue reading self-awareness helper 307: looking upstream
...don't give up on attaining freedom, achieving humility, serving others, obeying God.Marcus Aurelius, Meditations 7.67 Hays translation Humility. Isn't there a dark side to it that we should recognize? It's ordinarily thought of as a virtue, but given how good we humans are at twisting the truth and hiding vice under playing nice let's practice … Continue reading wellness support 317: humility
To err is human, to forgive divine. Alexander Pope But how can we forgive others if we have not forgiven ourselves? We can only forgive others to the extent we have forgiven ourselves. We can’t give to others what we ourselves don’t have. How can I lend you five dollars if my wallet is empty? … Continue reading suffering reducer 836: forgiving
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