I've learned that when you can root out the self-judgements that are propagating your pain, you can transform yourself. And the thing that transforms you, the thing makes everything work in any self-discovery or healing process, is (self) love.
Want to feel more gratitude? Ask yourself this question.
What’s the gift in this? It’s a simple and powerful question. And I’ve learned that like all good questions, the answers you find in the inquiry can transform you. These five words have helped me unearth gratitude in some of the hardest moments of my life, perhaps like some of the moments you've experienced in this crazy uncertain year.
The #1 thing you need for these times (Hint: it starts with a J)
“What is one thing you did yesterday that gave you joy?”
I heard my husband Travis ask his Zoom room of 7th grade students that question one morning last week. Apparently, this is one of the most common questions he asks them during their daily check-in call. (side note: I’m learning a lot about what an amazing teacher he is, as we've done the work-at-home space sharing dance over these last 6 months).
