thoughts while wearing my favorite grey sweatshirt

If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.
The Dalai Lama

It has to start within.
With you.
You have to look inside
and find compassion
for the self.
(For your self.)
Stop being afraid
to forgive.
You.
Today.
Yesterday.
All of it.
Let go of the fear.
(What would happen if you did?)
Find your breath.
Now.
Breathe.
Open up
(your heart)
to kindness for yourself
Only then can you be open
to compassion
for others.

Comments

[acumamakiki]

words to live by my wise, beautiful friend. xoxo

[Colorsonmymind]

hmmmm lovely sweetie. Really lovely.
kisses

[Kristine]

I am encouraged by these words...

[GoGo]

yeah, I needed to hear this today. Like a subtle tap on the nose, and a loud duh, I am reminded the one deed I just don't want to do...have compassion for myself.

[la vie en rose]

amen!

[Star]

such good words of wisdom, liz

[bee]

i'm so glad you're here, liz.

(i visit often, i'm just quiet...)

thank you for you. what a stunning gift you are to the universe.

[leonie]

a moving, sobering, thought-provoking poem and a fabulous reminder for me. thanks for sharing and for being who you are.

[krista]

true. true. true.

thanks.