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Embrace selfcompassion as a path to healing from "summary" of The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion by Christopher K. Germer

Self-compassion is a powerful tool for healing emotional wounds. When we embrace self-compassion, we are choosing to treat ourselves with the same kindness and understanding that we would offer to a friend in need. This path to healing involves acknowledging our own suffering without judgment or criticism. Instead of pushing our pain away or trying to numb it with distractions, we allow ourselves to sit with our discomfort and offer ourselves the soothing words and gestures that we crave. By practicing self-compassion, we are able to cultivate a sense of warmth and acceptance towards ourselves, even in the midst of difficult circumstances. This practice involves mindfulness, which is the act of being present in the moment with a non-judgmental attitude. When we approac...
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    The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion

    Christopher K. Germer

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