Shame, blame, guilt, and judgment are all habits of the mind. We can choose to stay in that uncomfortable way of thinking and living or we can choose to accept life and stop letting it hurt us. When I realized that all my experiences have helped form who I am, I began to experience life differently. Since I don’t know which parts of my life I could remove and still be me, I chose to acknowledge that all of it has helped me become my true self. Recognizing the gifts of learning and growth in each experience has brought me peace and gratitude. We may not be able to control what happens to us, bu
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