Tag: #compassion
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Daily Spark: Try to Soften
Today I found myself returning to a quote by Rachel Macy Stafford, “It is not always possible for me to choose love in the midst of challenging situations, but I can definitely try to soften—soften my voice, my touch, my opinions, and my timetable.”
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🎙️I Am Here for Me!
A reminder that self‑love begins with choosing not to abandon yourself, but to stay present, steady, and here for yourself.
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Daily Spark: Be Brave, Be Kind, Make Art
Today I was reading a synopsis of the actor Robert Redford’s last days, and I was deeply moved by what the article said were his final words to his family: “Be brave. Stay kind. Make art.”
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Daily Spark: Grace for the Detours
Kristin Neff, a leading voice in self‑compassion said, “Self‑compassion is simply giving the same kindness to ourselves that we would give to others.”
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✨ Daily Spark: Compassion at the Doorway
“As I get older, the more I stay focused on the acceptance of myself and others, and choose compassion over judgment and curiosity over fear.” — Tracee Ellis Ross
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🎄🕎 Daily Spark: ’Tis the Season
During the holidays, expectations can sneak in and grab us, don’t you think? As Kamal Ravikant writes, “Suffering is when we resist the moment.”
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Daily Spark: Turn Towards It
Xavier Dagba said, “The ego says: if it hurts, cover it up, run from it, numb it with addictions, avoid it at all cost. The soul says: if it hurts, then as hard as it is, turn towards it, see it, be present with it, give it your love and compassion . . . For…
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Human and Flawed
Alison Malee said, “Choose, everyday, to forgive yourself. You are human, flawed, and most of all worthy of love!”
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Daily Spark: Incomplete Compassion
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Daily Spark: Path of Least Resistance
The author Brad Yates said, “We have energetic patterns when we say things. What feels familiar is most comfortable, even if it’s a terrible thing. But if I’ve been saying that long enough, and people have said it to me, then it feels easy. It’s the path of least resistance emotionally. You throw in a…