Forgiveness

Forgiveness

Nov 16, 2023 | Self-Compassion

All forgiveness is ultimately self-forgiveness. It’s a radical form of self-acceptance. It’s a way to set down old pain. It’s a way of not keeping ourselves out of our own hearts.” — Frank Ostaseski, Author of The Five...
Buddhist Prayer of Forgiveness

Buddhist Prayer of Forgiveness

Nov 16, 2023 | Mindfulness, Self-Compassion

If I have harmed anyone in any way either knowingly or unknowingly through my own confusions I ask their forgiveness. If anyone has harmed me in any way either knowingly or unknowingly through their own confusions I forgive them. And if there is a situation I am not...
I Wonder by Derek Tasker

I Wonder by Derek Tasker

Oct 6, 2023 | Poetry, Self-Compassion

I wonder what would happen if I treated everyone like I was in love With them, whether I liked them or not And whether they respond or not and no matter What they say or do to me, and even if I see Things in them that are ugly, twisted, petty, Cruel, vain, deceitful,...
It’s Okay by Matt Haig

It’s Okay by Matt Haig

Oct 6, 2023 | Poetry, Self-Compassion

I first heard this poem while on a silent meditation retreat with Dr. Mark Sherman on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia.  It resonated with me and ‘it’s okay’ became a soothing mantra that stayed with me all day. It’s Okay by Matt Haig It’s...
That I Stand Here Now – Jane O’Shea 

That I Stand Here Now – Jane O’Shea 

Sep 15, 2023 | Poetry, Self-Compassion

(Follow yourself home, word remedies to heal and inspire) From the time this planet began hurtling through space and the sun caught her in its orbit From the first moment when life began from nothing the smallest idea, the smallest spark the very first fragment of...