Embrace selfcompassion as a key to living a more fulfilling and compassionate life from "summary" of The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook by Kristin Neff,Christopher Germer
Self-compassion is a powerful tool that can help us navigate life's challenges with greater ease and resilience. By treating ourselves with the same kindness and understanding that we would offer to a good friend, we can cultivate a sense of inner peace and well-being that can have far-reaching effects on our overall quality of life. When we embrace self-compassion, we are acknowledging our own humanity and imperfections, recognizing that we are not alone in our struggles. This sense of common humanity can help us feel more connected to others and less isolated in our suffering. By extending ourselves the same compassion that we would offer to someone we care about, we can begin to break free from the cycle of self-criticism and judgment that often holds us back. Living a more fulfilling and compassionate life starts with learning to b...
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