While growing up, we were taught the concept of selflessness. I
wanted to remind you today, that selflessness and self kindness
are two different - yet very important - things to offer. While
our responsibilities grew through the years, we continued to
think and act on selflessness, and often sacrifice. But are you
the type of person who has forgotten that kindness to your self
is equally important? The two should coexist and balance you. If
you look for others to be the ones to fulfill the role of
"kindness" in your life, there is something missing in that
expectation. Self kindness encourages you to respect the
individual you are by taking care of yourself as an important
person in this world. It is not selfish in thought or action,
although some may try to manipulate you to think as much. Think
smarter. Use the tools of reasoning that you have evolved over
the years to allow yourself this extremely important gesture;
knowing it helps both health and healing. Years ago, I heard Dr.
Beth McMahon in a wonderf