We, as a nation, as a world, as a group, or as an individual are brilliant when it comes to telling others what they should be, do, or have. For whatever reason, whether it is being labeled as selfish, self-centered, or uncaring, many persist in sacrificing or neglecting their well-being for someone else's happiness and well being.
"Love is the capacity to take care, to protect, to nourish. If you are not capable of generating that kind of energy toward yourself - if you are not capable of taking care of yourself, of nourishing yourself, of protecting yourself -
It is very difficult to take care of another person. In the Buddhist teaching, it's clear that to love oneself is the foundation of the love of other people. Love is a practice. Love is truly a practice."
~ Thich Nhat Hanh
"It's surprising how many persons go through life without ever recognizing that their feelings toward other people are largely determined by their feelings toward themselves, and if you're not comfortable within yourself, you can't be comfortable with others."
~ Sydney J. Harris
"You are the most important part of the family. Take care of yourself first. Then you'll be able to take care of everyone else even better."
~ Deepak Chopra
Wishing you all a wonderful Monday and a great week ahead!
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