Hi Michael,

I accept you. As is. I accept myself, too, and I am working hard to make some changes. A question for you: is there something common with the times when you lose your temper?

I think for me it’s when I feel powerless like I did as a child, when mom, dad and our house were not in alignment with Leave it to Beaver, or Andy of Mayberry. Don’t get me started about my brothers…. 🙂 When I run into a big mess or toxic personalities, I may have little patience. I have been less than civil or nice sometimes. What’s missing or running near empty at that point is my compassion. Actually: My mom and dad did the best they could do at the time given their own challenges and opportunities. My brothers did too (I guess). And so did I. So I need to switch over to the other wing tank of compassion at that point, or hit the mountain, which is not good for anyone. Better to realize that everyone has problems, that we’re all worthy enough as is, and that we’re all worthy enough to make the effort to grow, too.

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