The very fact that we are trying to heal our hearts in a world where so many have had to bury their hurt is already extraordinary. It may not seem like such a big deal, but when the energy has been moving in another direction for so many generations, it is quite a challenge to turn the tide. We are breaking new inner ground, after all. Cultures are inch worms, and so are individuals. It takes real time to effect sustainable change. Recognizing this should translate into giving ourselves a break when we can't quite get it perfect. Three steps forward, two steps back is still progress.

- Jeff Brown, author of Soulshaping: A Journey of Self-Creation, see http://www.soulshaping.com/