compassion

For many of us, there is a running dialogue with ourselves and it isn't always very positive. Why do we treat ourselves with such disdain?

To me, loving animals is not just only about how they make us feel. It's an act of seeing them with as much compassion and clarity that we can at the time.

We are all human. We have people we love. We feel anxiety, collectively and personally. One of the most powerful balms to soothe almost any wounds? Kindness.

In addition to pandemics & political strife, many are facing personal heartache or struggles. One of the most powerful balms to soothe many wounds? Kindness.

To me, loving animals is not just only about how they make us feel. It's an act of seeing them with as much compassion and clarity that we can at the time.

We can never pretend that destructive ideas are okay. They're not. Fight for what's right. Yet, we can give people who want to change a chance to grow.

Next time we're tempted to judge or demonize others, imagine walking in their shoes. We don't have to agree. Just seek to understand--and be kind.

Self-compassion seems to be a necessary first step to having true compassion for others. I don't know why exactly--but it does.

We are all human. We have people we love. We feel anxiety over COVID-19. One of the most powerful balms to soothe almost any wounds? Kindness.

For many of us, there is a running dialogue with ourselves and it isn't always very positive. Why do we treat ourselves with such disdain?

Next time we're tempted to judge or demonize others, imagine walking in their shoes. We don't have to agree. Just seek to understand--and be kind.

Self-compassion seems to be a necessary first step to having true compassion for others. I don't know why exactly--but it does.