“Be gentle first with yourself if you wish to be gentle with others.”
-Lama Yeshe
All too often we’re unforgiving and cruel to ourselves in a way we’d never treat our friends.
You’d never look your friend in the eye and tell she’s not good enough. You’d never beat your friend up over one mistake she made years ago. You’d never expect your friend to move mountains when she’s exhausted and clearly needs a rest.
Why do those things to yourself?
Today, give yourself the consideration and kindness you’d extend to the people you love. If you’re dissatisfied with your progress, remind yourself of all you’ve accomplished. If you made a mistake, cut yourself from slack. If you’re tired, take it easy.
All the goodness you put out into the world starts with how you treat yourself.
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