No. 37 · Being Kind to Yourself

The verse

Be gentle with others and gentle with yourself;
the one in the mirror needs care too.

Self-compassionKindness

What it means

We are often forgiving with others yet strict with ourselves. Today, treat yourself the way you would treat a good friend: acknowledge something you did well, and allow yourself to be imperfect.

Something to do today

• Write down one small thing you did well today.

Sanwen’s 60 fortune sticks are original modern verses written for this site, not a traditional temple set.