Compassion Quote by Pema Chodron
“Compassion starts with making friends with ourselves.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Places That Scare You, Pema Chodron, 2014
Compassion begins by accepting and befriending our own inner experience.
In simple terms: Be kind to yourself first.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate self‑friendship.
Themes
self‑compassion
mindfulness
inner peace
Mood
reflective
calming
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- therapy
- stress management
Key Concepts
Buddhist psychology
self‑acceptance
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice kindness toward your inner critic?
- What does “making friends with ourselves” look like daily?
A Different Perspective
Self‑friendship can be hard when self‑criticism is ingrained.
