The holiday season can trigger varied and shifting emotional responses. For some, the public joyfulness of the season exceeds their private reality of loneliness and isolation, leading to suffering and despair. As Dr. Pinkola reminds us below, "struggling souls catch light from other souls who are fully lit and willing to show it." Let's help others by shining brightly this holiday season.- Ameeta
"One of the most calming and powerful actions you can do to intervene in a stormy world is to stand up and show your soul." - Clarissa Pinkola Estes
Editor's Note: The holiday season can trigger varied and shifting emotional responses. For some, the public joyfulness of the season exceeds their private reality of loneliness and isolation, leading to suffering and despair. As Dr. Pinkola reminds us below, "struggling souls catch light from other souls who are fully lit and willing to show it." Let's help others by shining brightly this holiday season.- Ameeta
Kindness In the News
A Houston dad decided to spend quality time with a boy who was bullying his 8 year old son and found that he was being bullied himself. Their positive interaction helped both families.
A man who approached his car asking for money left rejected and upset. After being threatened with violence, the driver decided to go buy the man food instead of calling the police.
Joanna Macy advises that pain alerts us to what needs attention. Pain tells us there is suffering. When we face suffering, our hearts and eyes open to beauty.
Clarissa Pinkola Estes reminds us not to lose heart. We were made for these times.
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