You Are Worthy of Self-Compassion
When you need to give yourself compassion and support, what words do you say to yourself?
Share your reflections below!
CONTINUE YOUR JOURNEY
with Dr. Kristin Neff and Dr. Chris Germer in The Power of Self-Compassion: A Step-by-Step Training to Bring Kindness and Inner Strength to Any Moment of Your Life
Chris,
Thank you for the explanation of common humanity. It is a term I’ve struggled with. I’m not sure if I accept that others fail. I go through life only seeing the successes of others, the capabilities of others, and the failings in me. I suspect that accepting the concept of common humanity could impact the challenges I’ve faced in providing myself with self-compassion.
Such wisdom, thank you so much.
When i fail at things i tend to say to myself “well you’re great at other things “ as though im giving myself a conciliation prize!
This lecture touched me deeply and I am thankful for it. I have been criticiseding my self for being afraid in this difficult times, but I going to embrace my self and practicing self- compassion meditation daily for 30 days now. Lara from Iceland
I learned that my body was not beautiful enough, as I was a bit overweight as a child. Even though I went through many diets and sport programmes and am no longer overweight, I still feel ashamed of my body. It is still difficult for me to undress before my husband, although he really loves me. What can I do about it?
Also, I have a tendency to blush, whenever I meet people that I find attractive. This embarrasses me so much! Thank you for your inspiring Work!
May I offer what I am trying with a similar struggle with body-image? — Stand in front of the mirror today – put your hand on your heart and practice self-compassion that you would offer a friend.
You’re hurting and this is hard.
So many in our world are suffer under media/societal messages of warped/unrealistic/narrow beauty.
You are enough, right here and right now.
You ARE beautiful. (And look yourself in the eyes when you say that last line. )