Loving kindness towards ourselves doesn’t mean getting rid of anything. Accept yourself as you are, we can still be crazy, angry, jealous and have feelings of unworthiness. That’s what we study, that’s what we come to know with tremendous curiosity and interest.
Teachings are only understood when we make them real in our own lives. You cannot learn by just listening, you must put the teachings you learn into practice. Then teach others what you know without reservations. By teaching others, you will learn more.
Practice the four cardinal virtues. First reverence for all life; love and respect for all beings and things. Second, sincerity; this manifests as honesty, simplicity, and faithfulness. Third, kindness, and being gentle with yourself and others. The fourth service to others with no expectation of reward.
To make successful progress you must be in harmony with the natural laws. In times of progress, and successful development it is necessary to work and make the best use of the times. These times of increase do not endure; therefore, they must be utilized while they last.
Quote: Make your public and private life the same.