"Every man has his secret sorrows which the world knows not; and often times we call a man cold when he is only sad."  

                                        ~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow   

If we notice someone today who seems cold and aloof, or harsh and gruff, let's consider that this man or woman is likely hurting.

Instead of challenging, confronting, criticizing, or condemning that person, we can soften our ruffled feathers, open our hearts, and "send" caring and compassion. 

Sometimes, we are that person. I know that I am sometimes that person.

May we love fully today, as best we can.

Right now, please send love first to yourself and then on to someone somewhere who is hurting. Or, to the billions around the world.

Toward healing all hurts,
Charlene

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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)

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Charlene Costanzo is the author of  The Twelve Gifts series of books:
The Twelve Gifts of Birth
The Twelve Gifts for Healing
The Twelve Gifts in Marriage
The Thirteenth Gift 
Touchstones: Stories for Living The Twelve Gifts 

October 4, 2014

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