Hi Rich,

Eliana and Anita have given you lots of great advice, helpful things to think about.  I just wanted to ask you what is your Spiritual life like?  I think when we’re in pain, it’s due to feeling disconnected from God/Source.  It is only when we see ourselves through the eyes of God that we recognize our own unique and special qualities, and come to see and value ourselves as God sees us.  If you saw yourself as a 5 year old, what would you tell him?  Would you tell him that he was worthless, unlovable, not special?  Or would you scoop him up in your arms and gush all over him, kiss/hug/tickle him and tell him how amazing he is and how much you love and appreciate and accept him as he is, regardless of his struggles, bad choices, etc.?  When people hurt us, we have to learn to have compassion for them in the same way too.  If people aren’t taught how to love and care for themselves, how are they expected to do a good job doing that for others?  In healing ourselves, loving and accepting ourselves, being kind, patient, and compassionate with ourselves, we can extend the same to others.  We have to start with Ourselves first.  Then as we slowly come to recognize our own Internal beauty and magnificence, then we can start to see others with those same eyes.  The eyes of God/Source.

We are all Lovable.  We are all Worthy.  We just need to discover, recognize and honor our Unique selves.  And forgive ourselves and others along the way that have prevented us from Seeing our own Truth.  That We are All LOVE.

Take Care.  Sending you blessings and love.

Dawn R.