When getting up, one thinks, "May I get up to deliver all sentient beings from suffering." When tying one's belt, one thinks, "May I cultivate the belt of mindfulness." When coming down the steps, "May I go down again to take beings from suffering." When opening a door, "May the door of liberation be opened for all sentient beings." When closing it, "May the door of suffering be closed for sentient beings." In that way, every instant is filled with the thought of compassion. Compassion is bound to become part of your mind stream.
— Matthieu Ricard, Destructive Emotions by Daniel Goleman