kindred souls

“Freedom can be found in the brief pause between stimulus and response. For example, can we expand the pause between our spouse's annoyed words and our angry or hurt reaction? Can we change from self-righteous indignation to compassionate understanding?” – Douglas Abram, The Bok of Joy
 Affirmative prayer: "Today, I live mindfully. I am less compulsive, slower to react. I allow myself to be with another in the spirit of Oneness. We are kindred souls. Thank you, God, forever. Amen.” – Rev. Scott