1. I must first learn to love myself before I can empty myself for others without harm to myself. The command is “to love your neighbour as yourself.”
2. I can only be as patient and compassionate to others as I am to myself.
3. It is very OK to do whatever it takes to make my inner child feel secure and loved.
4. Never be apologetic about choosing what is life-giving to myself.
5. Never make decisions according to the needs I see around me, but according to how God calls and sends me.