So much time is spent nurturing an attitude of loving kindness out into the world that it can be easy to neglect the kindness we show to ourselves. A healthy sense of self care and grace allows us to do the work in the world that drives us.

Our covenant calls us to “listen with kindness and respect,” but that can be difficult when we are asked to listen to words that are tinged with hate and disrespect. What can we learn from others about piercing through hateful words to the love that can be found in our shared humanity?

We all carry wounds from our past, and those wounds affect our behaviors, habits, and our relationships with every other person. By sharing our woundedness we can not only adjust our habits to a more loving nature but also grow more meaningful bonds.