Genuine empathy means being equally considerate toward yourself and others. You can care for and understand someone’s struggles without absorbing their energy. You can set boundaries without guilt, even if others feel disappointed or upset, because you understand that sometimes this is what truly benefits both of you. You act from a place of pure love and care, not Ego.
Many people (yes, including family)are disappointed in my efforts to live authentically, aligned with my values. This is inevitable and the only way to profound self-growth. I’m not surprised, nor do I wish for anything different. I uphold these values fighting against self-doubt and keeping no resentment in my heart toward those who fail to understand me or accept me for who I truly am. I am blessed with people who love me and encourage me to break suffocating boundaries and defy harmful...
While spanking may stop behavior in the moment, it doesn’t teach children why their actions were wrong—it only teaches them to obey out of fear. Living a life driven by fear is not only harmful and pathological, but also ineffective, because without a true sense of threat, unwanted behavior will simply be repeated. In contrast, positive discipline strategies—such as having genuine conversations about the reasons behind behavior, allowing natural consequences, teaching emotional regulation, a...
While spanking may stop behavior in the moment, it doesn’t teach children why their actions were wrong—it only teaches them to obey out of fear. Living a life driven by fear is not only harmful and pathological, but also ineffective, because without a true sense of threat, unwanted behavior will simply be repeated. In contrast, positive discipline strategies—such as having genuine conversations about the reasons behind behavior, allowing natural consequences, teaching emotional regulation, a...
While spanking may stop behavior in the moment, it doesn’t teach children why their actions were wrong—it only teaches them to obey out of fear. Living a life driven by fear is not only harmful and pathological, but also ineffective, because without a true sense of threat, unwanted behavior will simply be repeated. In contrast, positive discipline strategies—such as having genuine conversations about the reasons behind behavior, allowing natural consequences, teaching emotional regulation, a...
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