“practicing this method for more than a decade. Even though it takes work to break free of the cycle of fear and turn to love, it is actually not hard work. It involves waking up a bit, noticing how you live and how you react to challenges, real or imagined. It involves becoming aware of your body, its needs, and how it feels. It means choosing to love yourself, taking care of yourself as well as others, and taking the steps that help you become more resilient to life’s challenges.”