Be gentle with one another the world is harsh enough Be gentle with one another think the best without judgment pass on praise and caring softer words chosen carefully Be gentle with one another
Be gentle with yourself accept your faults and imperfections Be gentle with yourself think the best without judgment Let your spirit be free, your heart peaceful Be gentle with yourself listen to the voice inside... but...
only when it lifts you.
Not a favorite but I thought of it when I read a rather caustic work recently. Sometimes strong words of disapproval are needed. Sometimes they're best left unsaid. (As the old adage says "If you can't say something nice...")