Basics

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Attend to life's basics. Eat well, Get adequate sleep. Avoid excessive stimulants, like caffeine, or depressants, like alcohol.  Exercise daily by walking or going to a gym or playing a physical game. This is basic wisdom.

Achieving balance, health and peace in my own life enables me to be mindful of other lives around me. Learning to be nurturing to myself enables me to be nurturing to others. These are the basics of developing general mindfulness and compassion in life. Without this foundation, life tends to be chaotic and self-centered.