Extending Compassion

Extending compassion to ourselves and to others can be a difficult endeavor.  At times, we may fail at giving it to ourselves and we may be betrayed by some of those to whom we have given it.  Nevertheless, it remains a worthwhile, immune system supporting, life giving, heart opening gift.  Extending compassion is extending love.  We all need love to survive and thrive just as a plant needs water and sunshine to do the same.