Daily Question, September 23 No matter where I may be in my own journey, in what ways can I ease the distress of others? 45 Reflections Share Click here to cancel reply.Please log in or Create a Profile to post a comment. Notify me when someone replies to my comment via e-mail. Malag3 weeks agoMalagBe there when they’re there; not somewhen else. 5 Reply 3 weeks agoI can get to a place where I can give more than I take and try to leave people better not worse off for having had to deal with them 5 Reply Hot Sauce3 weeks agoHot SauceI can ease the distress of others by being compassionately present when people are suffering or struggling. Sometimes, I don’t even need to say anything; it’s just important to be with them through their pain. 5 Reply dcdeb3 weeks agodcdebListening listening listening listening. 6 Reply Melissa3 weeks agoMelissaDeep breath then have the courage to act, listen, offer anything like a note of tenderness and love, flowers, treat, a hug, garden for them, bring apples, a smile. Or just the words “I care deeply about you”. 5 Reply Mary-Ann Enthoven3 weeks agoMary-Ann EnthovenI think just being a caring loving presence and deep listening is often for me the best I can do. I also think that it gives the other person a safe place where eventually they will find some solace or answers for themselves. Tender, loving, caring attention. 6 Reply Linda3 weeks agoLindaAsk questions, and be a good listener. 7 Reply TofuLove3 weeks agoTofuLoveI’m going to do something a bit unconventional but sometimes people think that you ease distress by reaching out but sometimes the kindest thing you can do for someone is to leave them alone. The willingness to read and respect other’s boundaries and how much distance they want is actually kindness. In my experience people who tend to have difficulty giving other's space have unresolved emotional issues, so that sometimes the best way we can learn to give others the comfort of space is by w...I’m going to do something a bit unconventional but sometimes people think that you ease distress by reaching out but sometimes the kindest thing you can do for someone is to leave them alone. The willingness to read and respect other’s boundaries and how much distance they want is actually kindness. In my experience people who tend to have difficulty giving other’s space have unresolved emotional issues, so that sometimes the best way we can learn to give others the comfort of space is by working out our own issues. Read More6 Reply Cintia3 weeks agoCintiaBe kind, sincere presence, available to listen. Listen of my heart in order to don’t judge. 4 Reply Anna3 weeks agoAnnaDear Cintia! I will ponder “listen of my heart in order to don’t judge”. I need that, in a time when I find hard to stay with old friends. So thank you for your presence here, I am happy to see you again! 4 Reply Cintia3 weeks agoCintiaDear Anna! Hello sweet grateful friend! Thank you! I so happy to see you too. Oh! Old friends sometimes show us the good opportunities to practice it. With fraternal love 3 Reply Lauryn3 weeks agoLaurynWalk lightly. Avoid kicking up dust on your own path. Be kind. 8 Reply Mica3 weeks agoMicaLighting candles on gratefulness helps me – this allows me to let go of my angst about the situation. Then I can act, perhaps with an email, without clouding my actions with angst of my own. After lighting my last 2 candles, I sent emails to both people and then received nice emails in reply. 8 Reply Michele3 weeks agoMicheleI agree Mica. I enjoy lighting candles on the site too. Their E-cards are really nice as well:) 2 Reply Mica3 weeks agoMicaThanks, Miichele – I haaven’t tried the e-cards but will do so 🙂 1 Reply MemoPC3 weeks agoMemoPCOne nice thing about technology is being able to send a simple text message to someone I haven’t seen in a while. It provides a gentle reminder that I am thinking of them and miss seeing them. Hopefully provides a way to open the door to connection. At the least it might make someone smile to know they are missed. Not feeling alone helps no matter what my day has in store. 8 Reply Chester3 weeks agoChesterCompassionate, sincere presence in all its shapes and forms – the best medicine for so much of what drives individual distress. 7 Reply Mike S3 weeks agoMike SI’ve read through many of your responses to this question and there are so many good ones. What little I have to add to it already been said will include sharing with someone what strengths and qualities you see in them.What kind of encouragement, presents, seeing and Cheryn is open to air. 9 Reply Stormy Weather3 weeks agoStormy WeatherMy action affect those around me, so having a positive attitude, listening to others and showing that I am someone they can come to in times of need! 5 Reply Holly in Ohio3 weeks agoHolly in OhioBy being there. Listening. In believing they are capable and seeing the strength and goodness in them, when they are unsure of themselves. By being a safe harbor. If I am grounded and calm, it helps. 7 Reply Ashley3 weeks agoAshleyRegardless of my place in this journey, I can relate to and empathize with others on their own journey. Because I can empathize, I can be gentler in my interactions, showing patience, acceptance, and validation of their experience. 6 Reply Carol3 weeks agoCarolBe kind, Be helpful and Be present. Being a good listener is always helpful. “I hear you” can be more important in some situations than “I love you.” 7 Reply Elaine Patricia3 weeks agoElaine PatriciaBy making them feel valued. 8 Reply Maurice Frank3 weeks agoMaurice FrankSometimes a simple “Hello, how are you?” text can remind someone they are not alone and not forgotten. 7 Reply Mica3 weeks agoMicaHow are you, Maurice? 🙂 5 Reply Maurice Frank3 weeks agoMaurice FrankI am well Mica. How are you? Thanks for asking. 3 Reply Mica3 weeks agoMicaI’m fine, too, Maurice – thanks 😊 4 Reply Holly in Ohio3 weeks agoHolly in OhioHello, Maurice. 🙂 5 Reply Maurice Frank3 weeks agoMaurice FrankHello Holly. 4 Reply Holly in Ohio3 weeks agoHolly in Ohio😄 Thank you, Maurice! 3 Reply 1 2 Next » My Private Gratitude Journal Write an entry in your private gratefulness journal Get Started This site is brought to you by A Network for Grateful Living, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are fully tax deductible in the U.S.A. DONATE https://gratefulness.org/content/uploads/2015/03/GX-Gold-Participant-L.png Community Engagement Guidelines Privacy Policy [email protected] Connect with us on Social Media: © 2000 - 2021, A Network for Grateful Living Website by Briteweb
