“Richo’s intellectual grasp is profound, making each commitment an intriguing spiritual yardstick for examining how far we have come or how far we might still go in terms of honesty, kindness, and taking responsibility for our actions and relationships.”—Publishers Weekly

In this unique book, psychotherapist David Richo offers fifty-two promises we can make to ourselves that will help us navigate the ups and downs of daily living in a wise, compassionate, and psychologically healthy way. Taken together these commitments, along with the author's brief reflections on them, offer guidance on how to:

• develop genuine kindness toward yourself and others
• find freedom from fear
• maintain healthy boundaries in relationships
• develop greater honesty and awareness