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Self Compassion
Cultivating self compassion introduces a kinder way of being with yourself. This translates into how we treat ourselves, and each other. It may not completely replace the harsh voices, the judgements, shame or angry outbursts. But self compassion invites noticing of our inner world and how we speak to ourselves, which over time translates into growth. It invites a pause, a noticing, even the recognition “wow, I am having such an unkind thought about myself” can create awareness, and that means distance between ourselves and that thought. When we can realize a part of me is thinking, feeling or acting a certain way, but not the whole of me, it stops feeling like the ultimate truth.
The Wisdom of Your body
It is easy to assume that everything comes down tot he life of the mind. That all challenges are mental. It is true that good thinking is helpful in life, but many challenges in life relate to our bodies. In fact, in his landmark book,...
Managing Stress
Gabor Mate, in his book, When the Body says No: the cost of hidden stress, writes, "“The research literature has identified three factors that universally lead to stress: uncertainty, the lack of information and the loss of control.” This book looks at the role of stress in one's body - how stress affects people.