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Daily Question, January 7

What would allow me to be more tender toward those I encounter today?

  • Sylvie

    I’ve also found ,that to start the day with a morning meditation, coming to this site, listening to beautiful music , reading inspiring texts…., brings me in a caring mood first of all towards myself and then also towards everybody and everything I encounter during the day. its like connecting to the core and the rest follows.

  • Palm

    Morning meditation is helping in getting in touch with the peaceful core before I encounter others

  • Ivonne

    Slowing down so that I can be respectful, understanding, and accepting of their needs instead of viewing them from the point the point of view of how they can satisfy mine.

  • Barbara Morris

    Start with the scientific practice of loving everything…”A Tree, A Rock, A Cloud” (Carson McCullers’ short story).

    • grateful sea

      Barbara, I was able to read the short story on the website for the recent film. Yes. Thank you.

    • grateful sea

      The title of the story intrigues me. I will try to find it, thank you. Ah, ‘the scientific practice of loving everything’ is also where I start, using all my senses to pay rapt attention.

  • Michael

    Empathy. Seeing the good in everyone n everything. Not rushing through the day n missing opportunities. Beginning my morning w my 30 to be sturdy will set my mind n intentions towards tenderness n toughness.

  • Sheila

    If I love and accept myself, “warts and all”, then I think it will allow me to be more tender toward others and know “we are all in this together.”
    Wishing everyone a good day!????

  • Doreen Driscoll

    Dropping all my preconceived notions of others……

  • Christina

    I guess the old chestnut: “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.” It’s a challenge, though: my mother’s a tough woman; she’s had to be. To not meet her w a corresponding “hardness” is a challenge.
    A big character defect w me is judgementalness. To not judge when I work w others in my 12-step fellowships is again a challenge!
    Happiness today for all who journey here!

  • Kevin

    By being present, listening fully, making eye contact, and meeting people “where they are” in that particular moment without judgment.

  • Adam Jasper

    Empathy allows us all to be more understanding. Use this power towards all, even those you struggle to empathize with.

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