Honesty without kindness, humor, and goodheartedness can be just mean.…

Pema Chodron
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Honesty without kindness, humor, and goodheartedness can be just mean. From the very beginning to the very end, pointing to our own hearts to discover what is true isn’t just a matter of honesty but also of compassion and respect for what we see. ✨ Pema Chodron (2000). When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times, p.98, Shambhala Publications
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