Blog Topic: Weight

Self-Pity or Self-Compassion?

In my practice I notice that people are so hard on themselves.  And yet, when I encourage people to have some self-compassion, they express that they don't want self-pity.  Or don't want to indulgence their feelings. Self-pity is very different from self-compassion....

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Self-Indulgence or Self-Compassion?

Self-compassion is also very different from self-indulgence. Many people say they are reluctant to be self-compassionate because they’re afraid they would let themselves get away with anything.  “I’m stressed out today so to be kind to myself I’ll just watch TV all...

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One Step, One Breath

Adventure is defined as an unusual and exciting, typically hazardous, experience or activity. Well I certainly love unusual and exciting experiences. This is a photo of the Himilayas – The Annapurna Mountain Range – which is where I was trekking this past fall. It was...

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Unconditional by Jennifer Welwood

Unconditional by Jennifer Welwood

Willing to experience aloneness, I discover connection everywhere; Turning to face my fear, I meet the warrior who lives within; Opening to my loss, I gain the embrace of the universe; Surrendering into emptiness, I find fullness without end. Each condition I flee...

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