Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Living Well

"To live well means basically to learn to love." - Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

I deeply agree with Kübler-Ross on this point. I am particularly interested in how we learn to better love ourselves. Naturally, as children and teenagers, we make many mistakes, which help us make better decisions in the future. However, these mistakes are often harshly judged by others, causing us to feel rejected and lonely. During these early years, we learn our human limitations and are often hard on ourselves for making mistakes rather than appreciating the learning experiences they provide. I think these thought patterns can follow us into adulthood, and then we spend time learning how to love deeper and better.