Thanks, Roadie. I think if and when you fail, you should offer yourself compassion - after all you're only human - and recommit yourself.

I get discouraged, because I read the comments after the news articles, and people are sharing so much hatred and anger that I start feeling angry and scared. As Thich Nahn Hahn would say, it touches my seeds of anger and fear and makes them strong. I have to really work to remember to nuture my seeds of compassion.