“If we can share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame can't survive.”―Brené Brown
Empathy
It’s Not So Much The Journey…
“It’s not so much the journey that’s important; as is the way that we treat those we encounter and those around us, along the way” ―Jeremy Aldana
The Emotional States
“The emotional states are liberated inside water, we calm down emotionally, we become more sensitive, we are able to "touch" deeper ourselves and other beings. Empathy is echoing back to us giving subtle vibrations from the realm of the senses. Find your water.” ―Grigoris Deoudis
I Want To Be Clear About This
“I want to be clear about this. If you wrote from experience, you'd get maybe one book, maybe three poems. Writers write from empathy.” ―Nikki Giovanni
Actions & Words
Last week I was struggling pretty hard and opened up to a friend. Most people run for the hills when you're blatant in your honesty with them, especially about anything difficult, but this friend showed me that I was not going to be kicked while I was down, that her arms and heart were open … Continue reading Actions & Words
The Most Beautiful People…
“The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not … Continue reading The Most Beautiful People…
The One You Feed
In recent memory, this is one of the best things I've seen/read. I hope you all enjoy it. 🙂
