Blog Topic: Self-Compassion
Read more“If your compassion does not include yourself,
it is incomplete.”~Jack Kornfield
Today's Dose of Inspiration
"If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete." ~Jack Kornfield
Body Compassion: Head to Toe Appreciation
This visualization helps you cultivate the skill of appreciating your body from head to toe. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKKfhQI-uVY
In These Arms, A Song for All Beings
Reluctance
Many people are reluctant to practise Self-Compassion. A common misconception id that it is a form of self pity, selfishness or an excuse for not pushing yourself There is a fear that Self-Compassion would undermine motivation Self compassion actually remembers that...
Self-Compassion and Health
People with a high level of self-compassion tend to treat themselves kindly. That is, they do not get down on themselves for having an illness. They also frequently remind themselves that many people have health problems and that they do not deserve to be sick. The...
What is Self-Compassion?
Simple treating yourself with the same kindness, love and care as you would treat a friend who was having a difficult time.
Body Compassion: Is Your Body Image is a Problem?
The short video below asks you to consider these 8 simple questions to help you consider whether body image is interfering with your health and happiness. Distress Test Do you avoid wearing bathing suits and revealing clothing? Do you hate looking at photos of...
Loving Connected Presence
Mindfulness and compassion are two of the most powerful agents of brain change known to science. Mindful self-compassion teaches us to respond to difficult moments in our lives with kindness, care, understanding, and wise action. Practices in loving kindness and...
Self-Compassion Break
The Self-Compassion Break is a wonderful meditation to practice when you notice that you’re feeling stress or emotional discomfort. Sit or lie down comfortably. See if you can find the discomfort/stress in your body. Where do you feel it the most? Make contact with...
Common Humanity
Everyone is going to experience negative events in their lives. People try a new venture and fail. They get sick or injured. They get in relationships that ultimately break up. They have loved-ones who get sick or die. Nobody can escape the bad things that happen in...