Many people want to have compassion for others, but they get blocked by fear, anger, or judgment. Viewing others as bad, wrong, or undeserving only serves to close the heart and dampen the soul. Seeing others through the eyes of equality, unconditional love, and kindness leads to forgiveness and acceptance, which are components of compassion. [...]
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How to be Generous and Give From the Heart
When we give from the heart, instead of from guilt or duty, we offer joy and love and we experience this in return. With an open heart we discover how to be generous with every word, thought and action. Debbie Macomber, author of One Simple Act: Discovering the Power of Generosity, reminds us how “intentional [...]
5 Spiritual Ways to Cope With Toxic Coworkers
Prayer can help bad relationships at work – especially if prayer is combined with spiritual ways to cope with toxic coworkers! Spiritual wisdom can be applied to most work problems, including negative coworkers, demanding bosses, or gossips. “We all need to be each other’s heroes – generously doing good for each other and treating one another with the respect and dignity [...]
Using the Power of Words to Heal
We can use the power of words to heal or harm depending on our intention. If we want to soothe, support or encourage we use words that are truthful, kind and uplifting. If we want to belittle, manipulate or discourage we use words that are judgmental, invalidating or untruthful. “Speak with integrity. Say only what [...]
7 Qualities of a Spiritual Marriage
A spiritual marriage is more than making a wedding vow before God, attending church on Sundays, or praying and meditating together. While these practices enhance spirituality they are not the most important qualities of a spiritual relationship. How a couple treats each other on a daily basis, through the twists and turns of matrimony, determines [...]
