A friend recently asked if I had advice for choosing between two things that have their set of pros and cons. I assumed it was work-related since she's currently looking for a job. Not knowing the context or what the choices were, I gave her general advice.
My former philosophy teacher used to say, “Don’t should yourself.” It sounds funny but is good advice. Something that I thought of when I read a passage of Louise Hay’s book You Can Heal Yourself.
I heard one of my favorite hymns, "Be Not Afraid" in church today. It's a song I learned when I was a child.
Holding space for a partner, a friend or a family member means supporting the person emotionally. When someone is going through a tough time, holding space means being understanding and having empathy for their situation. It's about listening and validating their feelings.
With another Thanksgiving behind us, this is a reminder to be grateful each day and not just on Thanksgiving. Make gratitude a daily practice. When we appreciate what we have, we open ourselves to more things to be thankful for.