Be kind to yourself and others from "summary" of Traveling Mercies by Anne Lamott
In order to navigate through the complexities of life with a sense of grace and compassion, it is essential to cultivate a spirit of kindness towards both oneself and others. This concept of extending kindness is not just a simple gesture, but rather a profound way of being in the world that can have a transformative impact on our relationships and our own well-being. When we practice kindness towards ourselves, we are acknowledging our inherent worth and treating ourselves with the same care and respect that we would offer to a beloved friend. This means being gentle with ourselves in moments of struggle or self-doubt, and recognizing that we are deserving of love and forgiveness, even when we fall short of our own expectations. Similarly, extending kindness towards others involves recognizing the shared humanity that connects us all and approaching interactions with empathy and understanding. By se...
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