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Old 04-05-2009, 08:15 PM   #22 (permalink)
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Dulaney - one way to begin to love yourself is by reaching out and loving someone or something else - not in a romantic way, not even necessarily someone you know.

Take someone who irritates you or scares you and work your thoughts about them around to kindness, forgiveness and love.

There is a prayer attributed to St. Francis that I love because the basic concept is that when I am in need of something like love or grace or anything the most direct way I can receive it is by giving it.

I have practised this for 7 or 8 years and it has made a significance in my life. Give it a try.
Yup, great suggestion. I have done this with my father and it is very freeing. Thanks. Nice to know others are doing the same!
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