Be wise. Treat yourself, your mind, sympathetically, with…
“Be wise. Treat yourself, your mind, sympathetically, with loving kindness. If you are gentle with yourself, you will become gentle with others.”
About This Quote
Source Teaching: Buddhist meditation, 1990s
Self-compassion leads to kindness toward others.
In simple terms: Being kind to yourself helps you be kind to others.
Key Takeaway
Practice self‑kindness daily.
Themes
self‑compassion
kindness
mindfulness
Mood
calm
encouraging
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- therapy
- parenting
- leadership
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Buddhist ethics
psychology
emotional intelligence
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you extend self‑kindness to strangers?
- What obstacles block self‑compassion?
A Different Perspective
Self‑compassion may be mistaken for selfishness.