Mikao Usui knew that before we can be compassionate toward others we have to practice self-compassion. As we meditate on what compassion and self-compassion mean we begin to comprehend that to practice compassion we need to let go of many thoughts, actions, and negative energies that have become almost second nature to us. Working toward self-compassion then becomes a journey in itself. To be compassionate to self, let go of ideas or need for perfection. Start today and liste