How shall we expect charity toward others, when we ae uncharitable to ourselves? - Sir Thomas Browne
The injustice we do ourselves was aptly expressed by a member who said, "If someone treated me the way I treat myself, I'd sue." While it may be true that I tend to be harder on myself than I am on others, in a larger sense, if I do not feel kindly towards myself, I cannot extend kindness to others.
I am allowed to make mistakes, and so are other people. Errors can be pointed out and corrected without harsh measures or cruel words, without venomous self-recrimination.
These are the For Today writings for October 16th. I am feeling a surge of gentle affection for myself this morning. I am taking it easy and embracing my process of healing.
Blessed be.
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