"The struggle of my life created empathy - I could relate to pain, being abandoned, having people not love me."

                                              ~ Oprah Winfrey   

May all hurts and hardships guide us to greater compassion and wisdom, help us be the best we can be, and lead us toward peace and making the world a better place. 

With love and empathy, 
Charlene​​​​​​​
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THE FOURTH GIFT IS COMPASSION: May you be gentle with yourself and others. May you forgive those who hurt you and yourself when you make mistakes.  - from The Twelve Gifts of Birth