Compassion Quote by Steven Stosny Download Open image ““Thus compassionate behavior builds the sense of self.”” — Steven Stosny ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.2 out of 5 (3 ratings) Copy quoteShare Compassion Habits Identity Sense of self
“The ability to be self-compassionate is closely linked to the ability to be compassionate toward others.” — Carmel Sheridan Copy Share Image
“When we bring self-compassion into everyday life, we learn to be kind to ourselves.” — Carmel Sheridan Copy Share Image
“self-absorption in all its forms kills empathy, let alone compassion.” — Daniel Goleman Copy Share Image
“Self-compassion comes from recognizing that our imperfections are part of being human.” — Sheryl Sandberg Copy Share Image
“Being compassionate can be an exciting exercise of embracing life if you let it be.” — Amy Leigh Mercree Copy Share Image
“When we’re kind to ourselves, we create a reservoir of compassion that we can extend to others. Our children learn how to be self-compassionate… — Brené Brown Copy Share Image
“Self-compassion is like a muscle. The more we practice flexing it, especially when life doesn’t go exactly according to plan (a frequent scenario for… — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share Image
“Compassionate curiosity about the self does not mean liking everything we find out about ourselves, only that we look at ourselves with the same… — Gabor Maté Copy Share Image
“genuine compassion makes people feel good, but it doesn’t tolerate total despair or hopelessness, let alone complicity.” — Erik Valeur Copy Share Image
“Self-absorption in all its forms kills empathy, let alone compassion. When we focus on ourselves, our world contracts as our problems and preoccupations loom… — Michele Borba Copy Share Image
“When we choose to operate on the frequency of compassion and kindness, we create, and reinforce our own realities, as filled with compassion and… — Raphael Zernoff Copy Share Image
“Relationships automatically develop resentment when selfish and petty concerns become more important than the emotional connection between you. If” — Steven Stosny Copy Share Image
“psychological sense of spirituality is a feeling of union and transcendence, motivated by compassion, awe, or joy.” — Steven Stosny Copy Share Image
“He hurts you because he loves you inadequately. When he senses your emotional needs, he feels like a failure as a husband. Instead of… — Steven Stosny Copy Share Image
“we are hard-wired to respond to the needs of loved ones, and we fail to do so at our emotional peril.” — Steven Stosny Copy Share Image
“Love him enough to demand that he find it in his heart to value and respect you, according to his deepest values.” — Steven Stosny Copy Share Image
“Specifically, he should: Initiate at least six hugs per day, holding each for at least six seconds.* Stop what he’s doing and greet you… — Steven Stosny Copy Share Image
“A love relationship that isolates one or both parties from parents, friends, community, and spiritual connection is doomed to failure.” — Steven Stosny Copy Share Image
“Everyone in a walking-on-eggshells family loses some degree of dignity and autonomy. You become unable to decide your own thoughts, feelings, and behavior, because… — Steven Stosny Copy Share Image
“And if you feel that you can protect your family’s well-being, your self value will be high, even if you fail in other areas… — Steven Stosny Copy Share Image
“Think about it, she’s complaining because she misses him and wants to be with him.” — Steven Stosny Copy Share Image
“And you are not protective of your husband by staying with him if he does not overcome his addiction to blame.” — Steven Stosny Copy Share Image
Half the misery of human life might be extinguished if men would alleviate the general curse they lie under by mutual offices of compassion,… — Joseph Addison Copy Share Image
“I fight with love and kindness as my weapons and compassion as my defense.” — Debasish Mridha Copy Share Image
I really enjoy making people laugh; I've discovered that's a great technique. That's as powerful as stirring their sorrow, stirring their compassion, because that… — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
“If you refuse to use physical force, then you will be at the mercy of your oppressor!” — Segun Magbagbeola Copy Share Image
For some reason, we are truly convinced that if we criticize ourselves, the criticism will lead to change. If we are harsh, we believe… — Geneen Roth Copy Share Image
I could not have slept tonight if I had left that helpless little creature to perish on the ground. — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
We are puzzled and bewildered whenever we see suffering in this world because we have become accustomed to the mercy and the long-suffering of… — R. C. Sproul Copy Share Image
“Helpers in every corner, helpers in every hood. That's how we'll make the move, to reform from rude.” — Abhijit Naskar Copy Share Image
There are a number of qualities which are important for mental peace, but from the little experience I have, I believe that one of… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
May the gods have mercy on whoever pisses them off, because Zarek and Jericho will have none for them. (Madoc) You’d better be glad… — Sherrilyn Kenyon Copy Share Image
But victimhood was seductive, a release from responsibility and caring. Fear would be transmuted into weary resignation; failure would no longer generate guilt but,… — Dean Koontz Copy Share Image
