This isn't a direct response to the questions raised, just thoughts that emerged through reading.
It is my experience that only through truly being with the flailing, failing, devastating reality of my own human experience could I access a level of kindness that I then allow that human experience in other people. Before then I had less empathy, graciousness, space for others' sorrow or imperfection because I was so busy trying to maintain perfection in myself.
This isn't a direct response to the questions raised, just thoughts that emerged through reading.
It is my experience that only through truly being with the flailing, failing, devastating reality of my own human experience could I access a level of kindness that I then allow that human experience in other people. Before then I had less empathy, graciousness, space for others' sorrow or imperfection because I was so busy trying to maintain perfection in myself.
so very true. that resonates, thank you for sharing