Far more effective is to resist the urge to yell at ourselves, and show ourselves love instead.

Before we judge, let’s remember that effort isn’t quite everything and that all effort is not created equal.

I’m not naturally kind, I’m intentionally kind. I have to figure out what to do, I don’t do it automatically.

Compassion practice is daring. It involves learning to relax and allow ourselves to move gently toward what scares us.”