Allyn Johnston

“To take the first steps toward that life may be painful, and you may have to endure sharp pangs of loneliness and loss. But you were lonely anyhow and your loss happened long ago. What you are losing now is only a dream.”
― Mildred Newman, How to Be Your Own Best Friend

“May I be safe. May I be peaceful. May I be kind to myself. May I accept myself as I am.”
― Kristin Neff, Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself

“Sadness is beautiful. It makes us warm and tender.
In those moments of vulnerability, we’re humble,
and transparent. We connect with our being. We experience self-compassion in its entirety.”
― Anoir Ou-chad, The Alien

“what’s more important than the intensity of the challenge you face in life is how you relate to yourself in the midst of it.”
― Kristin Neff, Fierce Self-Compassion: How to Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Your Power, and Thrive – A Personal Development Guide for Women Seeking Balance and Motivation