Author name: Karina

A few years ago my best friend sent me a YouTube link—one of many she sent over the years. “I think you may like it”, read her message. I did. The next few weeks I was immersed in listening to Ajahn Brahm, a Buddhist teacher. I believe all religions are somehow connected, and despite being raised catholic, I connected with his words and teaching.

Guilt—one could write books about it and hundreds were. Many people experience guilt—sometimes, often or all the time (I used to belong to the last group).

My story. I am a forty seven years old woman, born in Poland in the seventies. I moved to America twenty three years ago, for a reason not known to me at that time. Now I know—I was running away… From what? From all the responsibilities I took upon myself—by myself.

To love yourself is…
…to take care of yourself,
…to eat what makes us feel good,
…to tell yourself kind, inspiring, and supporting words,
…to meet with people who inspire and help you grow, and…
…to avoid those who take us down.

I remember many moments from my childhood—the warm and happy ones, as well as the sad. With mom, dad and other people important to me.