Forgive & Forget
Forgiveness is a process not an event. Forgiving yourself is sometimes one of the crucial first steps
The Pain of Becoming Something New
Your present pain never hints at what you’re becoming
When Lionesses Roar: Harnessing the Hurt
We Are the Walking Wounded Admit it. You’ve been wounded. We are all wounded. The world is a painful place. This week I’ve put my arms around a mother who lost her son in an accident. I’ve witnessed the grief of a young mom holding the blankets of a baby she had tucked into bed …
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2 little slash marks. I’ve started marking them on my wrist each morning. It’s a reminder for me when I see it to stop, find my pulse and pause. Pause and feel my heart beating. Your heart started beating 16 days after you were conceived. That’s long before you ever thought your first thought. …
When You’ve Hit a Wall…or a Window: Self-Compassion
The bird in the picture above is a fortunate one. A crash landing was inevitable when it came in contact with a patio door. Stunned and hurting, gentle strong hands fueled by a compassionate heart scooped the wounded from the dirt and lifted it to safety. The young photographer captured this moment as her dad, …
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