1.
Thou shalt not blame
thyself when others do not get it. They suffer from
short-sightedness and blind spots. You are not responsible for
changing that--they are.
2.
Thou shalt not set a
time-table for your healing or for the healing of the larger
community. While time alone cannot heal, healing takes time.
3.
Thou shalt not accept,
without question, anyone else's prescription for your healing. You
alone can judge when and how to proceed, when to take a rest, and
when to celebrate.
4.
Thou shalt not fail to
celebrate small successes. you may be the only one who recognizes
them and the only one who can reward yourself for them.
5.
Thou shalt not isolate
thyself, no matter how strong the temptation seems or how
overwhelming the struggle. Taking time to be alone may help, but
staying in isolation stifles creativity and leads to "over-awfulizing."
6.
Thou shalt surround
thyself with beauty . . . beautiful people, nature, beautiful music,
and enriching experiences . . . reminding yourself that all of these
good things produce strength and growth.
7.
Thou shalt stand tall,
even when feeling low, showing to the world what you are learning
about yourself as you overcome.
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