Explore discomfort with kindness and compassion from "summary" of The Radical Acceptance of Everything by Ann Weiser Cornell
The idea that discomfort can be explored with kindness and compassion may sound paradoxical to some. After all, when we encounter discomfort, our natural tendency may be to resist or push it away. We may try to distract ourselves or numb the unpleasant feelings in any way we can. However, the practice of exploring discomfort with kindness and compassion involves a different approach. It invites us to turn towards our discomfort with gentleness and curiosity, rather than turning away from it. When we approach discomfort with kindness and compassion, we are acknowledging the reality of our experience without judgment or criticism. We are extending a caring and understanding attitude towards ourselves, recognizing that the discomfort we are feeling is a natural part of being human. By treating ourselves with kindness ...
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