“according to some medical psychologists, it’s physiologically impossible for your mind to stay locked in a war of control when you’re engaging its ability to generate compassion and appreciation.” — Martha N. Beck Copy Share Image
The responses of friendliness, compassion, and appreciation that I felt ...--all situational permutations of basic goodwill--depended on my mind's being relaxed and alert enough to notice both what was happening around me and what was happening as my internal response.… — Sylvia Boorstein Copy Share Image
![“The responses of friendliness, compassion, and appreciation that I felt ...--all situational permutations of basic goodwill--depended on my mind's being relaxed and alert enough to notice both what was happening around me and what was happening as my internal response. [p.50]” quote by Sylvia Boorstein](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/42a/sylvia-boorstein-7241_appreciation_the-responses-of-friendliness-compassion_3006634.jpg)