One hand on my heart, one hand on yours

“When I feel the hard edge of judgment in my body and hear it in my words and thoughts, I am learning that I need to stop and softly bring my attention to my heart. I like to hold the image of one hand on my heart and one hand on the heart of the other. From this place of compassion, I seek to understand both of us and empower both of us to be in our truths, whatever that may be. I give myself permission to be changed/influenced by the other. I also give myself and the other permission to decide to back away or disengage if that serves Truth. If I decide to disengage, I will do it with loving kindness and not harshness.”

— Rhonda Ashurst, 2019
Member of Reno Meeting

Seek truth from a place of compassion.

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How do you “try” truth?

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  • Rhonda Ashurst is a member of Reno Friends Meeting in Nevada. She has been a wilderness guide, yoga teacher, and counselor, among other things. She is currently a life coach.

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