Mark,

As always, with your article, you have said it for me. Knowing when to volunteer (especially time) because of a deep need in the other person, and yet knowing when to pull back and stay with policy and charge, are probably my biggest challenges.

I enjoy and learn from your sincere approach. Those on the list (a private email list) who haven’t signed up for Mark’s newsletter, do it! — Chris

I did the one-minute Remembrance, then settled down for the 15-minute one. I was a bit distracted by the sound of my son watching Lord of the Rings emanating from his room. But as soon as I started the Remembrance, tears welled up in my eyes.

A series of epiphanies sparked in my heart. How can I expect to be happy if I don’t show myself that I’m worth something? By not making time for self-care and self-love and spiritual practice, I’m sending myself the message that I’m not worth anything. Then my train conductor pops into this absence of love and says that I’m only worth anything if I’m working hard, and brings out the whip. No wonder I’m not enjoying my life or my business. No wonder I’m always feeling crushed and stressed.

These epiphanies came in the language of my heart, and only now I’m putting them into words. — Pace, http://freakrevolution.com