The first rule for our life together is: Everything. Belongs. Say it. Out loud, I mean. Now say it to another human being. Even one that you've just exchanged harsh words with, or you don't like very much right now. Tell them, "Everything belongs." Why? Because even that person does. Belong. Even their opinion that you disagree with. Even the emotion that arises in you and in them as you think about what just happened between you. There's a place for all of it. It belongs, in a very deep and true way. This doesn't mean that it's all good. "Everything belongs" doesn't mean … [Read more...] about Rule #1: Everything Belongs