Dear Empathy

Once again, you have saved the day! Self empathy is a wonderful tool, yet I find if I am struggling to find calm when someone has done something painful for me or that I am judging as bad or wrong in some way, that empathy for that person’s actions is a way more effective salve. I almost immediately shift from being super upset to calm and caring. I am so grateful to be able to access this kind of empathy when it is so helpful in my life.