Laurie: When something is unpleasant, you reactively push it away. You want it gone! What if instead you recognize it as a stored past experience, a wounded part of yourself, a small crying child? Would you tell that child to get lost? No! You would hold them gently, tenderly. You would fully accept them, allowing them to be exactly they are, giving them permission to cry as loud as they want. This total acceptance is so beautiful. In fact, it is unconditional love. It’s what we’re all searching for, and you can give it to yourself anytime you see clearly what is going on.