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Heal a Toxic Relationship With Skylight
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Developing a more welcoming and empathetic attitude toward others is an important approach to personal growth. It begins with an awareness of our negative feelings and a readiness to honestly and openly assess them. By identifying these feelings without passing judgment, we can make space for self-reflection and the opportunity to understand the underlying causes of our aversion.

We can actively choose to shift our perspective once we've identified the cause of our negativity. This involves deliberately seeking out qualities and traits in the person we dislike. When we focus on someone's skills or traits, we begin to see them in a more balanced perspective. This shift in viewpoint enables us to transcend our own biases and preconceptions, which fosters empathy and understanding.

A welcoming and loving mindset requires work and time to develop. Accepting forgiveness and empathy requires letting go of our need to be right or hold grudges. By being compassionate toward others, we not only make the world a better place and improve ourselves, but we also aid others in developing spiritually and as individuals. We may build relationships that are healthier, enhance our personal well-being, and change the world by spreading compassion.


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Close your eyes and ask yourself, "Who is someone in my life that I really don't like right now?" Do you know who it is? Okay, now hold your hand out in front of you, palm down, and think of five reasons why you don't like this person. For each reason, close a finger. All done? What feelings do you have right now? Notice that your hand has formed a fist. Our negative feelings for others close off our spiritual connection to them. Now turn your hand over. Count off five positive attributes about this person. For each positive attribute you can think of, stretch out one of your fingers until all five are outstretched and your palm is open to the sky. What feelings do you have now? Your palm is outstretched, open to this person, to others, and to God. Dwell here in the generosity of your open spirit.

Watching Now
Heal a Toxic Relationship With Skylight
Heal a Toxic Relationship With Skylight
Skylight • 03:04

Developing a more welcoming and empathetic attitude toward others is an important approach to personal growth. It begins with an awareness of our negative feelings and a readiness to honestly and openly assess them. By identifying these feelings without passing judgment, we can make space for self-reflection and the opportunity to understand the underlying causes of our aversion.

We can actively choose to shift our perspective once we've identified the cause of our negativity. This involves deliberately seeking out qualities and traits in the person we dislike. When we focus on someone's skills or traits, we begin to see them in a more balanced perspective. This shift in viewpoint enables us to transcend our own biases and preconceptions, which fosters empathy and understanding.

A welcoming and loving mindset requires work and time to develop. Accepting forgiveness and empathy requires letting go of our need to be right or hold grudges. By being compassionate toward others, we not only make the world a better place and improve ourselves, but we also aid others in developing spiritually and as individuals. We may build relationships that are healthier, enhance our personal well-being, and change the world by spreading compassion.


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Close your eyes and ask yourself, "Who is someone in my life that I really don't like right now?" Do you know who it is? Okay, now hold your hand out in front of you, palm down, and think of five reasons why you don't like this person. For each reason, close a finger. All done? What feelings do you have right now? Notice that your hand has formed a fist. Our negative feelings for others close off our spiritual connection to them. Now turn your hand over. Count off five positive attributes about this person. For each positive attribute you can think of, stretch out one of your fingers until all five are outstretched and your palm is open to the sky. What feelings do you have now? Your palm is outstretched, open to this person, to others, and to God. Dwell here in the generosity of your open spirit.


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