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When you fail to keep a commitment learn from it and recommit rather than abandoning the goal.
Self-imposed pressure can be as sovereignty-undermining as external pressure.
Even drives that seem counterproductive are usually trying to protect something real.
Acknowledge the feelings behind each drive rather than dismissing them.
You must be able to look at your failures without judgment to learn from them.
When routines break expect emotional turbulence and plan for it.
Feeling ashamed of feeling angry or anxious about feeling sad — these secondary emotions compound.
Shame differs from guilt — it says you are bad rather than you did bad.
Supporting someone emotionally for extended periods can deplete your own resources.
Process the emotions of failure completely then extract the lessons.
Even wise people have emotional blind spots and bad days — wisdom includes accepting this.
Suffering is part of existence — the question is what you do with it.