"Why is a true sense of self-compassion so difficult to access even though we could all find ways to genuinely empathize with a good friend? Self-compassion may be mistaken for self-pity . . . Self-compassion is a purposeful, honest, and gentle look at ourselves. It nurtures without pity or false promises. It attends to our needs instead of dismissing them. It motivates instead of harshly criticizing. Self-compassion depends on the ability to bring potential discomfort, pain, and suffering into awareness and hold them with affection, humor, and acceptance."
Here is a quote from a handout I received in a mindfulness class:
"Why is a true sense of self-compassion so difficult to access even though we could all find ways to genuinely empathize with a good friend? Self-compassion may be mistaken for self-pity . . . Self-compassion is a purposeful, honest, and gentle look at ourselves. It nurtures without pity or false promises. It attends to our needs instead of dismissing them. It motivates instead of harshly criticizing. Self-compassion depends on the ability to bring potential discomfort, pain, and suffering into awareness and hold them with affection, humor, and acceptance."
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AuthorTarn Wilson is the author of the memoir The Slow Farm and numerous essays. You may read more of her work at tarnwilson.com. Archives
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