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We are fragile creatures, and it is from this weakness, not despite it, that we discover the possibility of true joy.

Tutu Desmond

We do not heal in isolation. When we reach out and connect with one another—when we tell the story, name the hurt, grant forgiveness, and renew or release the relationship—our suffering begins to transform.
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Alone Connection Deep Forgiveness Healing Hurt Philosophy Relationship Story
Language is very powerful. Language does not just describe reality. Language creates the reality it describes.
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When we see others as the enemy, we risk becoming what we hate. When we oppress others, we end up oppressing ourselves. All of our humanity is dependent upon recognizing the humanity in others.
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To protect our children, we must talk to them about rape.
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Forgiveness does not relieve someone of responsibility for what they have done. Forgiveness does not erase accountability. It is not about turning a blind eye or even turning the other cheek.
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Transformation begins in you, wherever you are, whatever has happened, however you are suffering. Transformation is always possible.
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You show your humanity by how you see yourself not as apart from others but from your connection to others.
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If you are setting out to be joyful you are not going to end up being joyful. You’re going to find yourself turned in on yourself. It’s like a flower. You open, you blossom, really because of other people.
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It is through weakness and vulnerability that most of us learn empathy and compassion and discover our soul.
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Our maturity will be judged by how well we are able to agree to disagree and yet continue to love one another, to care for one another, and cherish one another and seek the greater good of the other.
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Care Cherish Good Great Love Philosophy
If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse, and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality.
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We must be ready to learn from one another, not claiming that we alone possess all truth and that somehow we have a corner on God.
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The path of joy was connection and the path of sorrow was separation.
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Dear Child of God, I write these words because we all experience sadness, we all come at times to despair, and we all lose hope that the suffering in our lives and in the world will ever end.
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In the end generosity is the best way of becoming more, more, and more joyful.
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We may be surprised at the people we find in heaven. God has a soft spot for sinners. His standards are quite low.
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