If I want to choose to make it harder, I can do that. But I can also choose to live with a little more ease, a little more joy. It doesn't mean life is easy. It's holding lightly to many parts of my day, months, and years. Letting go of productivity as the source of my self worth.

This! And we can help by instilling this letting-go of productivity in children and teens -- teaching them to enjoy the process/ the journey -- rather than over-focus on product/ outcome. And loving on them randomly rather than especially giving evaluative attention when the perform or produce.

It's living with ease. I'm still not very good at it, but I sure am trying. #lovingkindness #selfcompassion #joy #healthcare #medicine