"An offence you forgive brings you peace."
Day 1 – Arriving at the Trail
“Not everyone who sets out on a journey is looking for a destination. Some are searching for themselves.”
Don’t try to rush today.
As you walk, notice how often your mind is already on the next kilometre, the next break or the finish line.
The body is here.
The mind is one step ahead.
The path lies only where your feet are.
For 10 minutes, focus solely on your footsteps.
Without changing your breathing.
Without trying to achieve anything.
Simply:
- Next.
- Next.
- Next.
When your mind wanders, return your attention to your feet.
What am I always trying to achieve in my life, without living fully in the present?
Day 2 – The Mirror
“Every person we meet shows us something about ourselves.”
Think of someone you don’t particularly like.
Work out exactly what it is about her that bothers you.
Perhaps it is:
arrogance
impatience
selfishness
aggression
Now ask yourself:
Have there been times when I, too, have displayed this trait?
Even if it’s in a different way?
Without judging yourself, think back to three situations in which you might have acted in a similar way.
Not to make anyone feel guilty.
But to foster understanding.
What would change if I saw that person as someone who is also struggling with their own
their own wounds?
Day 3 – The Story of the Full Glass
“Every person we meet shows us something about ourselves.”
Think of someone you don’t particularly like.
Work out exactly what it is about her that bothers you.
Perhaps it is:
arrogance
impatience
selfishness
aggression
Now ask yourself:
Have there been times when I, too, have displayed this trait?
Even if it’s in a different way?
Without judging yourself, think back to three situations in which you might have acted in a similar way.
Not to make anyone feel guilty.
But to foster understanding.
What would change if I saw that person as someone who is also struggling with their own
their own wounds?
Day 4 – Invisible Gratitude
“Every person we meet shows us something about ourselves.”
Think of someone you don’t particularly like.
Work out exactly what it is about her that bothers you.
Perhaps it is:
arrogance
impatience
selfishness
aggression
Now ask yourself:
Have there been times when I, too, have displayed this trait?
Even if it’s in a different way?
Without judging yourself, think back to three situations in which you might have acted in a similar way.
Not to make anyone feel guilty.
But to foster understanding.
What would change if I saw that person as someone who is also struggling with their own
their own wounds?
Day 5 – Breathing
“Every person we meet shows us something about ourselves.”
Think of someone you don’t particularly like.
Work out exactly what it is about her that bothers you.
Perhaps it is:
arrogance
impatience
selfishness
aggression
Now ask yourself:
Have there been times when I, too, have displayed this trait?
Even if it’s in a different way?
Without judging yourself, think back to three situations in which you might have acted in a similar way.
Not to make anyone feel guilty.
But to foster understanding.
What would change if I saw that person as someone who is also struggling with their own
their own wounds?
Day 6 – The Weight of the Rucksack
“Every person we meet shows us something about ourselves.”
Think of someone you don’t particularly like.
Work out exactly what it is about her that bothers you.
Perhaps it is:
arrogance
impatience
selfishness
aggression
Now ask yourself:
Have there been times when I, too, have displayed this trait?
Even if it’s in a different way?
Without judging yourself, think back to three situations in which you might have acted in a similar way.
Not to make anyone feel guilty.
But to foster understanding.
What would change if I saw that person as someone who is also struggling with their own
their own wounds?
Day 7 – The Old Man and the Horse
“Every person we meet shows us something about ourselves.”
Think of someone you don’t particularly like.
Work out exactly what it is about her that bothers you.
Perhaps it is:
arrogance
impatience
selfishness
aggression
Now ask yourself:
Have there been times when I, too, have displayed this trait?
Even if it’s in a different way?
Without judging yourself, think back to three situations in which you might have acted in a similar way.
Not to make anyone feel guilty.
But to foster understanding.
What would change if I saw that person as someone who is also struggling with their own
their own wounds?
Day 8 – The Power of Silence
“Every person we meet shows us something about ourselves.”
Think of someone you don’t particularly like.
Work out exactly what it is about her that bothers you.
Perhaps it is:
arrogance
impatience
selfishness
aggression
Now ask yourself:
Have there been times when I, too, have displayed this trait?
Even if it’s in a different way?
Without judging yourself, think back to three situations in which you might have acted in a similar way.
Not to make anyone feel guilty.
But to foster understanding.
What would change if I saw that person as someone who is also struggling with their own
their own wounds?
Day 9 – Forgiveness
“Every person we meet shows us something about ourselves.”
Think of someone you don’t particularly like.
Work out exactly what it is about her that bothers you.
Perhaps it is:
arrogance
impatience
selfishness
aggression
Now ask yourself:
Have there been times when I, too, have displayed this trait?
Even if it’s in a different way?
Without judging yourself, think back to three situations in which you might have acted in a similar way.
Not to make anyone feel guilty.
But to foster understanding.
What would change if I saw that person as someone who is also struggling with their own
their own wounds?
Day 10 – Imperfection
“Every person we meet shows us something about ourselves.”
Think of someone you don’t particularly like.
Work out exactly what it is about her that bothers you.
Perhaps it is:
arrogance
impatience
selfishness
aggression
Now ask yourself:
Have there been times when I, too, have displayed this trait?
Even if it’s in a different way?
Without judging yourself, think back to three situations in which you might have acted in a similar way.
Not to make anyone feel guilty.
But to foster understanding.
What would change if I saw that person as someone who is also struggling with their own
their own wounds?
Day 11 – The Stranger
“Every person we meet shows us something about ourselves.”
Think of someone you don’t particularly like.
Work out exactly what it is about her that bothers you.
Perhaps it is:
arrogance
impatience
selfishness
aggression
Now ask yourself:
Have there been times when I, too, have displayed this trait?
Even if it’s in a different way?
Without judging yourself, think back to three situations in which you might have acted in a similar way.
Not to make anyone feel guilty.
But to foster understanding.
What would change if I saw that person as someone who is also struggling with their own
their own wounds?
Day 12 – What Really Matters
“Every person we meet shows us something about ourselves.”
Think of someone you don’t particularly like.
Work out exactly what it is about her that bothers you.
Perhaps it is:
arrogance
impatience
selfishness
aggression
Now ask yourself:
Have there been times when I, too, have displayed this trait?
Even if it’s in a different way?
Without judging yourself, think back to three situations in which you might have acted in a similar way.
Not to make anyone feel guilty.
But to foster understanding.
What would change if I saw that person as someone who is also struggling with their own
their own wounds?
Day 13 – Rio
“Every person we meet shows us something about ourselves.”
Think of someone you don’t particularly like.
Work out exactly what it is about her that bothers you.
Perhaps it is:
arrogance
impatience
selfishness
aggression
Now ask yourself:
Have there been times when I, too, have displayed this trait?
Even if it’s in a different way?
Without judging yourself, think back to three situations in which you might have acted in a similar way.
Not to make anyone feel guilty.
But to foster understanding.
What would change if I saw that person as someone who is also struggling with their own
their own wounds?
Day 14 – The Best of Me
“Every person we meet shows us something about ourselves.”
Think of someone you don’t particularly like.
Work out exactly what it is about her that bothers you.
Perhaps it is:
arrogance
impatience
selfishness
aggression
Now ask yourself:
Have there been times when I, too, have displayed this trait?
Even if it’s in a different way?
Without judging yourself, think back to three situations in which you might have acted in a similar way.
Not to make anyone feel guilty.
But to foster understanding.
What would change if I saw that person as someone who is also struggling with their own
their own wounds?
Day 15 – The Arrival
“Every person we meet shows us something about ourselves.”
Think of someone you don’t particularly like.
Work out exactly what it is about her that bothers you.
Perhaps it is:
arrogance
impatience
selfishness
aggression
Now ask yourself:
Have there been times when I, too, have displayed this trait?
Even if it’s in a different way?
Without judging yourself, think back to three situations in which you might have acted in a similar way.
Not to make anyone feel guilty.
But to foster understanding.
What would change if I saw that person as someone who is also struggling with their own
their own wounds?