“You want to lash out at the parts of your self that seem to hold you back. At moments like that, it's important to be able to sit down and speak gently within yourself, as if saying a prayer or reading a poem. Whichever part of you is unhappy, reassure it: accept your many selves, and allow them to speak both to you and to each other.” Self AcceptancePluralitySelf KindnessConfigurations Of SelfPlural Self Book:The Poetry Pharmacy Returns: More Prescriptions for Courage, Healing and Hope Source: The Poetry Pharmacy Returns: More Prescriptions for Courage, Healing and Hope