About this episode

This episode discusses the detrimental effects of blame on relationships and personal well-being, and explores the possibility of letting go of blame to foster understanding.

The problem with blame is that it cuts into the heart. When I blame someone, I can feel it like a knife, cutting me as much as it cuts them. Blame sets the scene for conflict, and there’s already so much conflict. But when thoughts of blame arise, I also notice that it’s also possible to let them go. And when I remember to do that, it’s possible to see underneath, and to realize that these thoughts only arise because of how much I care. I blame my partner or a friend or one of the kids,...

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