who can put their needs on hold and continually manage their tendencies.

Wait quietly for fresh answers to come from the inside, from the bodily felt sense of whatever situation is troubling you.

our impulses long enough to consider various options for response. We work hard to model and to teach this to our children, and we can continue to strengthen this ability throughout the lifespan.

It’s a combination of motivation (wanting to), awareness (paying attention to our inner landscape), and cultivation (practicing).