With this cartoon, I wanted to make the point that being over-focused on the self and under-focused on empathy, begins in thoughts, so it can be addressed in thoughts, as well.

Equanimity helps you spend more time in the zone of acceptance. If you're forever moving between desire and displeasure (or want and don't want), you can miss appreciating the here and now. Life keeps on moving slowly through the present- don't miss it.

I drew this cartoon to highlight that people use avoidance or aggression to cover fear. They're not always in touch with the fear on a conscious level, because it's covered by defenses or habits that can't be seen past anymore.