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Adrian Purchas's avatar

I really enjoyed this post - it reminds me that self-compassion leads to more inner peace. And when I have more inner peace, I'm able to be more present, engaged, and, yep, happy!

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Katie Hawkins-Gaar's avatar

I'm so glad. Thanks for sharing, Adrian!

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Blacklooks's avatar

My adult son transitioned 10 months ago. I feel constantly tethered to grief BUT reading your posts are helpful and I’m going to start playing the good moments game. Thank you

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Katie Hawkins-Gaar's avatar

Sending you lots of love as you process a momentous change. Here's to many good moments to come.

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Karen Davis's avatar

Absolutely. In this talk from last week Tara Brach talks a lot about this. She uses phrases like "gladdening our hearts" (I love that phrase) and she tells a story which ends with "don't let a terrifying future rob you of the love that's here" (I'm paraphrasing, I may not have gotten it exactly right). This one really helped me. https://www.tarabrach.com/nourishing-our-spirit/

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Katie Hawkins-Gaar's avatar

Thank you, Karen! Can’t wait to listen.

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Ashley Holstrom's avatar

Love this. I’m sticking the good thing game in my pocket for evening walks with my husband when we’re both too exhausted by the world to hold a real conversation.

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Katie Hawkins-Gaar's avatar

Yes! It’s perfect for walks. I hope you both enjoy it!

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Susan's avatar

Thank you, that helped such a lot today.

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Katie Hawkins-Gaar's avatar

I’m so glad to hear that. ❤️

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