DAY 286 I surrender my critical nature. Everything we do is infused with the energy with which we do it. Even if I think I’m giving constructive criticism, if I say something in an effort to change someone, then they will feel repelled. What I might think is a sharing will come across as an attack. I pray today for the ability to communicate effectively, but with love. Behavioral change is not enough to transform our communication skills. I cannot cover an attack with sugary icing, a sweet tone of voice, or therapeutic jargon and expect a miracle. For that, I need an authentic switch from fear
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