“We cultivate love when we allow our most vulnerable and powerful selves to be deeply seen and known, and when we honor the spiritual connection that grows from that offering with trust, respect, kindness and affection.

Candide is the illegitimate nephew of a German baron. He grows up in the baron’s castle under the tutelage of the scholar Pangloss, who teaches him that this world is “the best of all possible worlds.” Candide falls in love with the baron’s young daughter, Cunégonde.

How to Cultivate Kindness

1. Intentionally Observe Kind Acts. When you’re trying to start a new habit, simply watching and learning from others is an easy place to start.
2. Engage in Loving-Kindness Meditation.
3. Perform a Random Act of Kindness Every Day.

: the development of one’s mind or capacities through one’s own efforts : self-culture The emphasis here is on education for self-cultivation rather than for jobs and on retirement and leisure rather than work.

Self-development: 15 Easy ways to grow yourself every day

1. Plan Ahead. Before you go to bed, make a to-do list for the next day.
2. Get Moving.
3. Try Something New.
4. Laugh Out Loud.
5. Keep A Diary.
6. Count Your Blessings.
7. Reach Out.
8. Say “No”

7 Ways to Cultivate a Deep Sense of Love for Yourself

1. Embody love in everything that you do. That means give your loving attention to each task at hand.
2. Practice complete acceptance in your life.
3. Have compassion for others.
4. Be still and know that you are love.
5. Pay attention to the thoughts you have throughout the day.
6. Surround yourself with love.
7. Follow your intuition.