“I hate my boss.” I listened to my friend last week as she shared about another bad day at work. I had to agree with her. Her boss was inconsiderate, insensitive, stingy and clueless. But hate is a big word. It keeps us stuck in our own limitation.

I suggested she find some compassion for him instead of feeling resentment. Her boss did not seem to be enjoying his job either. Start with the Love Prayer. Accept him and bless him. If she could possibly find a morsel of empathy for him, she could visualize him being happy and productive. If not at this job, somewhere even better.

Sometimes it feels like people come into our lives to make us miserable. I think they show up to remind us the importance of compassion and love. Even an ounce of compassion can shift feelings of hate to peace, of resentment to understanding.

She called today to share that her boss announced he was leaving. He took a job with another company. Hopefully, a place where he will be happy and productive. I accept you. I bless you. I wish you well.