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Episode 2548:

Ali Cornish challenges us to stop blaming others for our emotional reactions and start cultivating inner responsibility. Through self-awareness, mindful communication, and emotional ownership, she shows how we can build healthier, more compassionate relationships with ourselves and others.

Read along with the original article(s) here: http://everthrive.org/blog/2018/5/9/its-not-them-its-you-changing-the-way-we-react-cope-and-communicate

Quotes to ponder:

"It’s easy to blame others for how we feel, particularly when they’ve done something that triggers emotional pain."

"Owning our experience gives us back our power."

"When we communicate with honesty and compassion, we create space for healing - for ourselves and for others."

Episode references:

Brené Brown on Empathy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Evwgu369Jw

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