Category Archive: Compassion

Nov 29

Marriage, Couples and Intimate Relations

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Back in September I read an article and saved it because I liked the message. Kindness Makes You Happy and Happiness Makes You Kind  is the title of the article. I want to tie this message into the last domain of marriage, couples, romance and intimate relations. My heart says this domain is where we have the greatest opportunity …

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Oct 23

Friendships and Social Life

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One’s Life has value so long as one attributes value to the love of others, by means of love, friendship, indignation, and compassion.  by Simone de Beauvoir.   This week I will be in Arizona with a dear friend of mine.  We will be training with Pia Melody from The Meadows and I am nervous …

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Jul 19

Toons-day: Diary Dialogue

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Communication can be work, art or a mystery. The story could be for almost any couple. Let me know what you think. Wife’s Diary: Tonight, I thought my husband was acting weird. We had made plans to meet at a nice restaurant for dinner. I was shopping with my friends all day long, so I thought …

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Mar 22

Toons-day: Cognitive Restructuring

Congnitive Restructuring

The greatest hitter in the world from the perspective of a little boy. You’ll love the end to the story I found on Barry Erdman’s  humor page.         A little boy was overheard talking to himself as he strutted through the backyard, wearing his baseball cap and toting a ball and bat. “I’m the greatest hitter in …

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Mar 12

How to Boost Emotional Healing (Part 3)

Hugs for and from two kids

This is part three in the series of How to Boost Emotional Healing. It is the final part in an experiement on self-compassion. If you were not here for part one you can read it here: How to Boost Emotional Healing (Part One). Take a moment to read the post. It will take less than 3 minutes. …

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Mar 05

How to Boost Emotional Healing (Part One)

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Have you ever watched a movie that is a tear jerker and felt your heart be moved to the point of “suffering with” the character in the story who is struggling?  The “suffering with” is your ability to feel compassion and empathy?  Your experience of “suffering with” is a key to self-compassion.  Why is self-compassion important?  It …

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