Just when we think we’ve moved on, it can be humbling to find ourselves returning to old stories, old habits, and old patterns. And the next time you think you know all the facts around a circumstance, think again. The lens of our perception is just that—an interpretation of what we think we see and know. There is no one truth or one “right way.” So let’s be gentle with each other. We’re all doing the best we can with what we got.

I was recently asked in an interview with Authority Magazine for a specific practice that could be used when one is feeling really down,...