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How To Forgive Someone Who Has Hurt You

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 17, 2015
Emotional Health and Well-Being

Originally published in 2006

A few days ago, I was flipping through an Oprah magazine that my wife borrowed from our public library when I came across a short piece on forgiveness by playwright and actor Tyler Perry.

Here's the part that I felt a strong connection to: Read more

 

Thoughts on Forgiving Someone Who Has Hurt You, by Myra Bailes

Posted by Myra B. on Sep 16, 2015
Emotional Health and Well-Being

Originally published in March of 2009

I definitely agree that forgiveness is often more about freeing oneself from limiting, painful emotions than it is about releasing the person who hurt you from responsibility for their actions.

Many times the people who hurt others are so unconscious of their own inner processes that they will continue to behave in the same or similar ways throughout their lives. They are simply too damaged and too ignorant to be able to do what it takes to recover and become sane, caring human beings. Read more

 

The Space Between Stimulus and Response

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Aug 06, 2015
Emotional Health and Well-Being

Originally posted in May 2009

Close friends and family members are typically surprised when they learn that my wife Margaret and I have had a good number of fights over the years. At first glance, both of us are generally viewed as being kind, thoughtful, and maybe even a bit shy. So jaws tend to drop when people find out that we're far from being the Cleavers. Read more

 

Thoughts for My Sons

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 09, 2015
Emotional Health and Well-Being

Dear Joshua and Noah:

I trust that you know how much I adore both of you. Being your father has been the greatest gift of my life.

As you know, I'm far from perfect. And the truth is that you will learn all that you really need to learn during your lifetimes from your own choices and experiences.

But here are some random thoughts that I hope you keep close to your hearts as you try to find meaning through the ups and downs that are ahead. Read more

 

Grieving the Loss of a Child

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on May 28, 2015
Emotional Health and Well-Being

I don't think any of us can understand how devastating it is to lose a child unless we have gone through this. I can't even go there in my own heart - such a loss is unimaginable.

In suffering the death of elders in my family over the years, I have experienced grief in many forms. Shock, confusion, disbelief, guilt, regret - these are the main emotions that I recall feeling in the months after losing a loved one.

Christina, a friend who lost her grown son late last year reached out to me the other day with the following note: Read more

 

Advice for a Reader

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on May 25, 2015
Emotional Health and Well-Being
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This is a call for those among our readership who can draw upon their life experiences to share any advice or thoughts of comfort for Beatrice, who sent me the following note last week:

Hi Ben Kim,

Thank you so much for your unique posts. I have truly enjoyed all of them and always look forward to getting them.

 

How to Overcome Chronic Fear and Anxiety

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Mar 11, 2015
Emotional Health and Well-Being
Personal and Environmental Wellness

If you are finding it difficult to overcome tendencies to experience fear and anxiety about a health condition or any other aspect of your life, I hope that you realize that you are not alone. Fear and anxiety are emotions that are common to every person's life journey, but especially for those who are living with a long-standing health challenge. Read more

 

Choosing to be Compassionate

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 22, 2014
Emotional Health and Well-Being

For most of the year 2000, I worked and lived at a fasting clinic in northern California where I spent time with many groups of eclectic guests from all over the world.

I often tell my wife that during that year, I felt like I was floating around in a bubble, almost immune to any downers that life brought my way. Sure, there were times when I felt a bit crummy, but most of the time, I was at peace, able to feel compassion for anyone. Read more

 

How to Protect Your Health Against Toxic Behavior

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Mar 18, 2014
Emotional Health and Well-Being
Personal and Environmental Wellness

Several years ago, I was fortunate to meet a lady named Deborah at a fasting clinic in northern California. I had several conversations with Deborah over the course of a year, and what I remember most is that her kindness was amazingly genuine - I sensed that she had done a lot of inner work to identify the life principles that she strove to live by. Read more

 

Mindful Filling of Our Souls

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 28, 2013
Emotional Health and Well-Being

Originally published about four years ago when our boys were 5 and 3.

One of the great joys of my life these days is getting to hear original thoughts that come rolling out of our boys.

A personal favorite came about when our older son, Joshua, asked about the origin of his belly button. After going through my anatomy atlas and discussing the roles of the umbilical cord and placenta, Margaret asked, "So why do you have a belly button?" To which Joshua's immediate reply was: "Because you cut the hose off!" Read more

 

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