The Dalai Lama's Cat and the Power of Meow (The Dalai Lama's Cat, #3)

by David Michie

Mindfulness is when we focus on the present moment, instead of being caught up in our thoughts.”

Compassion begins with self-acceptance. Self-acceptance first requires letting go of negative thoughts about yourself. And it requires being aware of the negative thoughts to begin with. I hadn’t fully understood the importance of that until this evening.

if their minds are agitated, they can’t see what might be staring them in the face.”

“You can’t manage what you don’t monitor,”

“When we think of other beings with compassion, this makes us happiest.