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“Sometimes you’ve just got to give yourself what you wish someone else would give you. ― Dr. Phil”
— An AA’s Little Handbook Of HOPE PRAYERS INSPIRATION & LAUGHS: Includes AA Acronyms, AA Prayers, Jokes & Little Quotes From Big Names for Recovering Alcoholics and Other Addicts by Diana Lea, The Bold and Brave, et al.
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— An AA’s Little Handbook Of HOPE PRAYERS INSPIRATION & LAUGHS: Includes AA Acronyms, AA Prayers, Jokes & Little Quotes From Big Names for Recovering Alcoholics and Other Addicts by Diana Lea, The Bold and Brave, et al.
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I believe taking care of ourselves is an art, and this art involves one fundamental idea that is foreign to many: giving ourselves what we need.
Melody Beattie • Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself
Why should you treat the adult you any less compassionately?
Susan David • Emotional Agility
Yet to be compassionate to another, you must be compassionate to yourself. Many people beat themselves up by being hypercritical, not allowing themselves to enjoy the same kindness that they would offer to others. And until one is truly kind to oneself, giving love and kindness to others is often impossible.
James R. Doty • Into the Magic Shop
Think about what it’s like to be a good friend to someone. Then ask: Am I that kind of friend to myself?