Moving on in Kindness
David Zane - CEO
Humans cope in many ways – some constructive and some destructive. Some will drink, develop an eating disorder, use drugs, and/or turn to sex. Others avoid the pain by focusing on others’ pains and trying to control them. But all of these are efforts to avoid our own pain – to avoid recovery – and prevents us from moving on with kindness.
Some get lucky. Some have their eyes opened by the grace of God – because somehow, they are ready to move on, with kindness. Up until that point, people are only dulling the pain through self-destructive means. They can’t see it, though, and they won’t listen; they won’t believe they have a problem. But, when they’re ready, they too can move on with kindness.
Kindness is the mark of a healthy life. What greater gift could we have than to know that our thoughts, words, and actions can be divinely directed – that we are living in accordance with Divinity’s will? This is how we will move on with Kindness. For some, it can be through friends, family, counseling, or other means. Your path may look different than others’ paths; but we can all continue to heal, one step at a time, and move on with kindness.
“Today I will move on with my life, despite what others are doing or not doing. I will know it is my right to cross the bridge to a better life, even if I must leave others behind to do so. I will not feel guilty; I will not feel ashamed. I know that where I am is now a better place, and where I am meant to be. “ – Melody Beattie, The Language of Letting Go: 1990.