As long as our orientation is toward perfection or success, we will never learn about unconditional friendship with ourselves, nor will we find compassion. (Pema Chodron)

As long as our orientation is toward perfection or success, we will never learn about unconditional friendship with ourselves, nor will we find compassion.

Pema Chodron

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