Compassion towards oneself is necessary for compassion towards others from "summary" of The Joy of Living by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche,Eric Swanson
Compassion towards oneself is like the sun shining in the sky, warming everything in its light. When we cultivate compassion towards ourselves, we are better able to extend that same warmth and kindness to others. It is a natural progression, as we cannot give what we do not have. In the practice of compassion, we often focus on being kind and caring towards others. However, we must not forget that we, too, are deserving of that same kindness and care. Just as we would not withhold water from ourselves when we are thirsty, we should not withhold compassion from ourselves when we are in need. By developing self-compassion, we are able to cultivate a sense of...
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