Be kind to yourself from "summary" of A Beginner's Guide to Meditation by Rod Meade Sperry,Editors of the Shambhala Sun
When we speak of being kind to ourselves in the practice of meditation, we are talking about cultivating a sense of gentleness, compassion, and understanding towards our own experience. This means treating ourselves with the same care and concern that we would offer to a close friend or loved one. It means acknowledging our own humanity, with all its flaws, vulnerabilities, and imperfections, and offering ourselves the same level of patience and acceptance that we would extend to another. Being kind to ourselves in meditation also involves recognizing that we are not perfect, and that we will inevitably encounter challenges, obstacles, and setbacks along the way. Instead of berating ourselves or get...
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