Feb 9, 2014
Too often we get hard on ourselves when we do or say something that we later regret. This energy is not lost. It spills into our lives, our work, our relationships, and the world. Rather than punish ourselves or feel guilty, try remembering this simple phrase: "How human of me!" It reminds me to treat myself with compassion and forgiveness, the root of all positive change. Want to take it a step further? Reflect on the need that wasn't being met when you acted in a way you later regret. Was the need for respect? Trust? Connection? Love? Power? How, next time, can you try things differently to ensure you are committed to the well-being of yourself and others? #ambergram (at Park Slope)