An inmate reflects on taking inventory of the past, present, and future, and the importance of generating regret instead of wallowing in shame or guilt.

Stories by incarcerated people about self-worth.
Stories by incarcerated people about self-worth.
An inmate reflects on taking inventory of the past, present, and future, and the importance of generating regret instead of wallowing in shame or guilt.
An inmate reflects on the changes in his outlook since he has adopted the practice of noticing the good he has done each day and having compassion for himself.
Choosing to do a daily meditation because the benefits it brings, both for self and others.
An inmate gives advice to a student with depression from his own personal experience.
An inmate shares his experience of transforming self-hatred to open up his heart for compassion.
Overcoming guilt and shame by cultivating loving kindness for oneself first and then expanding it to others.
An inmate experiences a spiritual awakening unlike any he had anticipated.
Finding self-respect in the respect we have for our own Buddha nature.
What would you say to your former self?
Even in a difficult environment, making changes in one’s life for the better will benefit others.