I just randomly opened up Deepak Chopra's "The Book of Secrets" to this page, and thought it was beautiful. It spoke directly to my heart and what I've gone through lately, and precisely addressed my own fears about my pain. He has identified the very fears I have when I think about telling people around me about how I feel or what I'm experiencing. It also helps me to see with clarity what I can do for others.
How to Relate When Someone Else Is in Pain
I have sympathy for you. I know what you're going through.
You don't have to feel a certain way just to make me happy.
I will help you get through this.
You don't have to be afraid that you are driving me away.
I don't expect you to be perfect. You aren't letting me down.
This pain you're going through isn't the real you.
You can have the space you need, but I won't let you be alone.
I will be as real with you as I can be.
I won't be afraid of you, even though you may be afraid of your pain.
I will do all I can to show you that life is still good and joy still possible.
I can't take your pain on as my responsibility.
I won't let you hold on to your pain -- we are here to get through this.
I will take your healing as seriously as my own well-being.
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