“Good morning, I love you.”

What if you were to wake up in the morning and say to yourself, “Good morning. I love you.”? How would this phrase affect you?

Aside from it feeling somewhat ridiculous or uncomfortable, the benefits of practicing loving kindness and compassion for ourselves and others have been proven scientifically for the past 20 years or more.

Many people believe that they have to punish themselves with hurtful and shaming thoughts in order to do better and be better.

The truth is, no one has ever made themselves feel good by making themselves feel bad. We can never shame ourselves into a joyful life worth living.

Practicing mindfulness principles of wise mind, non-judgmental thinking, and loving kindness on a daily basis can steer our minds into a place of willingness and connection. And with repeated practice, we find happiness and a life worth living.

It can start with a kind, “Good morning.”