Begin the sequence of sending and taking with yourself.
Commentary
Whatever pain you feel, take it in, wishing for all beings to be free of it. Whatever pleasure you feel, send it out to others. In this way, our personal problems and delights become a stepping-stone for understanding the suffering and happiness of all beings.
Try to live by the meaning of the slogan throughout your day.
— Pema Chodron in The Compassion Book