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“Mindfulness illuminates what we are doing – how we stand and sit, how we look at others, how we smile, and how we frown. With the light of mindfulness present, we recognize which actions are beneficial and which are harmful. Actions that benefit us benefit others. Actions that harm us also harm others. That is why we begin this exercise by saying ‘May I learn to look at myself with the eyes of understanding and compassion.’ Once you have used the key of understanding to open the door of love, you will experience acceptance for yourself and others. If you cannot accept others, it is because you do not yet accept yourself. If you are struggling with those around you, it is because there is a struggle inside of you.”