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Give Only What You Want to Receive

Let’s not be seduced by hateful people into reacting with hateful words and actions. Be discerning. Adhere to the karmic law of cause and effect. Give and receive only good things. –M. Chere Sampson Note: Take full responsibility for every word that escapes your lips, every action or reaction. Understand that what you wish for

Practice Positive, Compassionate Confrontation

Positive, compassionate confrontation makes it possible for you to respectfully and safely explore differences and clarify issues. —-M. Chere Sampson Note: Many people avoid confrontation because of their misperception that confrontation has to be harsh and hurtful. Learning the art of positive, compassionate confrontation strengthens relationships by safely exploring perspectives and misunderstandings through caring and

Review, Resolve, and Release Resentments

If you focus on the hurt you will continue to suffer If you focus on the lesson you will continue to grow. Choose to grow. —Wise philosophy Note: Learning to identify, embrace and ultimately let go of old pain makes room for growth and joy. Question: What is one path to claiming your freedom from

Discover the Freedom of Forgiveness

Write your sorrows in sand and carve your blessings in stone. —Unknown Note: There is a process of letting go of pain and replacing it with freedom. Quest: Identify a step in the journey of letting go of suffering to reopen your heart to life’s blessings. Chapter 18 Page 151 Discover the Freedom of Forgiveness

Establish Clear, Healthy Boundaries

Personal boundaries are guidelines or limits that a person creates in order to identify reasonable, safe, and permissible ways for other people to behave towards them, and how they will respond when someone passes those limits. —-Wikipedia Note: Boundaries are designed to provide clarity, safety, structure, and security. They are meant to be loving, respectful,

Practice Positive, Compassionate Confrontation

Positive, compassionate confrontation makes it possible for you to respectfully and safely explore differences and clarify issues. —-M. Chere Sampson Note: Many people avoid confrontation because of their misperception that confrontation has to be harsh and hurtful. Learning the art of positive, compassionate confrontation strengthens relationships by safely exploring perspectives and misunderstandings through caring and