Start with Compassion for Yourself

As we learn to have compassion for ourselves,
the circle of compassion for others -- what and
 whom we can work with, and how -- becomes wider.

Pema Chödrön
When Things Fall Apart(gratefulness.org)

I needed to read this this AM as I woke up from an horrific nightmare. I forced myself to do my morning walk/run however with a heavy heart. That and the beauty of nature helped me, but it took this quote to really start being more compassionate to myself.