Self Compassion

This morning I was reading the November 25th meditation from Mark Nepo’s book The Book of Awakening. He shared a saying of Lao-Tzu, an ancient Chinese philosopher, thought to be the author of the Tao Te Ching.

“I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion. These are your three greatest treasures. Compassionate toward yourself, you reconcile all beings in the world.”

I was so moved by this quote. Isn’t it wonderful to think that working towards embracing compassion for oneself can result in being a force for peace in our world, a world which so desperately needs peace?

It seems to me we are living in times where people feel overstimulated, stressed, unstable and uncertain. I wonder What can I do to help?

I love the idea that if I slow down, become more simple, become more patient, offer more compassion to myself and others, I can offer stability to myself and become a force for reconciliation in the world.

Hallelujah!!