Nov 17, 2015 | Blog, Self-Compassion
The best part of this program was… I learned to have compassion for myself. I learned that others are also experiencing similar feelings of being unlovable at times. I loved having a meditation to practice each week. connecting with the people who showed up...
Nov 15, 2015 | Blog, Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, Uncategorized
This beautiful collage was created by artist Johanne Galipeau and illustrates an important core message in Mindful Self-Compassion Training about how to cultivate happiness with the following practices: 1. Taking time to savour the little and big moments of life....
Nov 15, 2015 | Blog, Self-Compassion
This beautiful poem by David Whyte emphasizes the importance of honouring one’s own experience and beginning where we are. Start close in, don’t take the second step or the third, start with the first thing close in, the step you don’t want to take. Start with...
Nov 13, 2015 | Blog, Self-Compassion, Uncategorized
Dr. Kristin Neff developed a scale to measure our level of self-compassion. Curious? Studies show that people who score higher in self-compassion have more satisfying relationships, better health practices, increased happiness , overall wellbeing and compassion for...