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It’s hard to accept that someone who hurt you may only be having a hard time dealing with past trauma . But remember that you don’t know what the people around you have been through. And you especially can’t tell if you’d act any better had you been given the same lot in life as they have. Instead of passing on their suffering, we need to become more empathetic and understanding of those around us.
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Williamson teaches that to find true happiness and relief from the pain that life brings, we must turn ourselves over to the higher power of love, also known as God. This message isn’t one from or to any specific religion. Anyone can receive, practi...
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If you’re a normal human being, chances are you’ve had your fair share of misery in life. Whether it’s losing your job, the death of a loved one, or getting sick, we all have crummy times in life. But whatever it is you’re going through, the feeling of unhappiness is because you’re afraid. ...
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I really liked the message that A Return to Love preaches. We really need less egoism and selfishness in our world and more kindness and self...
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Consider an experience Williamson once had while at a salon. While getting her hair done a cold and mean customer walked into the room. Worrying that she may get stuck next to this icy
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In this world we live in there is far too much pain and suffering . A lot of the reason for this is that individualism is rampant. People care only for themselves and satisfying their ego. What is the ke...
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So the next time you see someone angry, just stop to think about the shield they’re putting up because of their trauma. Showing them a little love will go a long way to making the world a better place.
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A Return To Love will help you let go of resentment, fear, and anger to have happier and healthier jobs and relationships by teaching you how to embrace the power of love.
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Regardless of your work, it’s better to focus on kindness and love than just looking out for yourself. Most employers would rather higher the nice guy than the self-centered one with an impressive resume.
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I have a friend with a family member who was abused as a child. I’ve heard how this individual is ridiculed by the rest of the family, but my friend doesn’t think that’s okay. They understand that sometimes people with a mean exterior are only trying to protect themselves after the trauma t...
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"It takes courage...to endure the sharp pains of self discovery rather than choose to take the dull pain of unconsciousness that would last the rest of our lives."
-Marianne Williamson
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The 33-year-old childhood abuse victim who is wanting to let go and forgive, the 19-year-old college freshman who is wondering how to find purpose in their career, and anyone who wants guidance on how to live their lives more
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Unfortunately, too many people only listen to their ego when it comes to their career and financial life . When we focus only on our own preservation and survival we separate ourselves from others who are the...
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