“…through the door of my friend’s compassion for me, self-compassion came and softened my heart…” It was a simple note really, a text I got this morning from a dear friend: “Thinking of you this morning- sending a little love your way.” Surprisingly, that short, thoughtful text message stirred up a great deal of unexpected emotion in me. You see, what was not said, but clearly understood, is that she’s sending me love because she knows how much I need... Read more