Hi Jason! In a message dated 1/24/03 10:50:35 PM, jambay53@... writes: << As much as you can, observe your behaviours - good and bad - *impassively*, and be kind to yourself. >>>> Great way of looking at it, much better than being angry at oneself! Thanks for sharing! <<<<<Being a "student of Hermetics" (especially one who's in the early stages of balancing their 'Elemental Equilibrium') does not mean that you're bereft of imperfections. It *does* mean that you're willing to identify your imperfections, and to change them at - and under - your will. Your bad is as valid a part of you as your good, and is no more deserving of shame.>>>>>>>> You are absolutely right, thanks for the encouragement. I guess I simply was shocked by and about myself. Love and Peace, Alexandra