My pets my children my sister. My sister and I call each other “dearheart” and this feels like it changes the timbre of our conversations. Self-kindess as a form of love has transformed how I can be with myself when I am struggling. When I have less lows, when I am less hurting and insulted, believe me, those around me have greater ease :))) Thank you for all the answers I have read today. They are beautiful

Can I just send a heart to every reply? Thank you everyone for sharing. I am new here. How can I honour tenderness within me? Through physical touch, a soft lens, a kind question, an act of compassion to someone or something which is hurting.

Annie, a lovely tribute to your dear Raggs. What a beautiful boy. Animals bring such a joyful quality to our lives, and a deep companionship. Thanks for sharing.

Thank you Mica. I am looking forward to integrating them to help my desperately wandering mind! Looks like you have a nice community of sharing here

…as a newcomer myself, I say hello to you too Cheska : ))

Mica, thank you for posting this quote. It is very clear and wise! May love transform us all. I am new here, to the gratitude network. I have a regular practice in self-compassion, and wanted to try connecting more to gratitude as a way to slow down and be less on edge, appreciate more the moments available to us. Hello to everyone.