Mindfulness is the art of befriending yourself.
It is not selfish to think of yourself unless you are doing it every minute of the day. Mindfulness is a gift you give to yourself. When I step back and breathe, I am healing myself on many levels and that makes me a better person. By befriending myself and allowing myself to heal my own brokenness, it is also good for other people. The more I am centered within myself, the more calmly I can deal with the rest of the world. When I am really calm I can even deal with people who are difficult or obnoxious. It is important to love yourself but not to the level of being a total narcissist. A person with self- esteem, confidence, and a calm spirit is a person who can change the world around him. Two of my favorite examples of such people are the Dalai Lama and Gandhi. You don’t have to be a jerk or an authoritarian type person to be highly effective. In fact, quite the opposite will probably be true because those around you will be quietly revolting against you. I have never suffered from being too kind or too compassionate. A kind and compassionate person is not a weak person. They generally have a strong presence and more often than not make great leaders. Stop, breathe, love yourself, be kind and compassionate, and you will be a positive force in the world.
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