Cultivating selfcompassion is essential for healing from "summary" of The Mindful Way Through Depression by Mark; Teasdale John; Segal Williams (Zindel; Kabat-Zinn, Jon)
The process of cultivating self-compassion is a crucial aspect of the healing journey. When we are able to approach ourselves with kindness, understanding, and acceptance, we create the conditions necessary for true healing to take place. Self-compassion allows us to acknowledge our pain and suffering without judgment or criticism, fostering a sense of inner warmth and connection. By practicing self-compassion, we can learn to hold our pain with a gentle and caring attitude, rather than trying to suppress or ignore it. This compassionate stance towards ourselves can help to alleviate the harsh self-criticism and negative self-talk that often accompany depression. Instead of getting caught up in a cycle of self-blame and self-judgment, we can offer ourselves the same kindness and compassion that we would offer to a friend in need. Cultivating self-compassion also...
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