I never have to worry about another person's response, only how I react to what they say.

Every message, regardless of form or content, is an expression of a need.

We are compassionate with ourselves when we are able to embrace all parts of ourselves and recognize the needs and values expressed by each part.

If we want to be compassionate we must be conscious of the words we use. We must both speak and listen from the heart.

Anger can be a wonderful wake up call to help you understand what you need and what you value.

Translate all self-judgments into self-empathy.

Intellectual understanding blocks empathy.