No matter what you're feeling, the only way to get a difficult feeling to go away is simply to love yourself for it. If you think you're stupid, then love yourself for feeling that way. It's a paradox, but it works. To heal, you must be the first one to shine the light of compassion on any areas within you that you feel are unacceptable.

The Wisdom of Menopause: Creating Physical and Emotional Health and Healing During the Change (ed. Bantam, 2001) - ISBN: 9780553801217