Feb 102010
Posted in the waiting room of my office this week is a quote by Aldous Huxley:
It is a bit embarrassing to have been concerned with the human problem all one’s life and find at the end that one has no more to offer by way of advice than “try to be a little kinder.”
In my work as a psychologist, I do find that so much of what I’m helping to heal is the result of unkind actions. Cutting criticisms from a parent, unkind words from loved ones, or perhaps even actual physical abuse by a spouse, all have the affect of damaging people deeply.
With Valentine’s Day approaching, please make an effort to be a little kinder.
I couldn’t agree more. I’d like to add that being a little kinder can include being kinder to yourself. There are a lot of people out there that are really hard on themselves, missing the importance of acknowledging how they are making a difference.
So true Neena. Thanks for making this excellent point.