Themes

Friendship: The enduring bond between the four friends serves as a pillar of support and love throughout the novel.
Trauma and Healing: Jude's past traumas and journey toward healing demonstrate the resilience of the human spirit.
Identity and Self-discovery: Charac...

Writing benefits from the capacities that mindfulness cultivates: being in the moment, even when remembering the past or imagining the future; not judging others and oneself while still exercising discriminating wisdom; holding multiple perspectives; being open to the new; and practicing k...

One of the main keys to learning self-compassion is to actually practice being patient with oneself, especially on your worst days. 

Remember to put yourself first, and to turn every negative emotion into a lesson learned.