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First and foremost is honesty.Honesty is directed both towards ourselves and towards others. It fosters transparency.
Our inner world of thoughts and emotions become more in line with our projected outward expressions and behavior.
Based on this honesty and transparency, it becomes easier to cultivate respect. Our approach to cultivating self-dignity and self-respect reconnects us with our innate inner values.
It seems that when some people talk of compassion, they have the notion that it entails a total disregard or even a sacrificing of one’s own interests.
This is not the case. In fact, genuine love should first be directed at oneself – if we do not love ourselves, how can we love others? It all starts at home, and then radiates out.
