Receiving can be a bit more challenging than you may realize. How openly do you receive a smile from a stranger? How willingly do you receive a kind gesture, like someone holding the door for you? How easily do you receive a compliment? How graciously do you receive a gift of gratitude? How freely do you receive help? How readily do you receive spiritual support?

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Empathy has no script. There is no right way or wrong way to do it. It’s simply listening, holding space, withholding judgment, emotionally connecting, and communicating that incredibly healing message of “You’re not alone.” ~Brené Brown It’s always interesting to notice how challenging it can be for people to show empathy to another person. It…

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Whatever we are waiting for – peace of mind, contentment, grace, the inner awareness of simple abundance – it will surely come to us, but only when we are ready to receive it with an open and grateful heart. ~Sarah Ban Breathnach   Each day holds a surprise. But only if we expect it can…

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