Be compassionate towards yourself from "summary" of The Secret of Secrets by Osho
Compassion is a quality that we often reserve for others, forgetting to extend it to ourselves. We are quick to forgive the mistakes of others, yet we hold ourselves to impossibly high standards. We are harsh critics of our own actions, constantly berating ourselves for our perceived shortcomings. But what we fail to realize is that self-compassion is essential for our well-being. When we are compassionate towards ourselves, we treat ourselves with the same kindness and understanding that we would offer to a friend in need. Instead of criticizing ourselves for our mistakes, we offer ourselves words of encouragement and support. We recognize that we are only human, and that we are bound to make mistakes from time to time. Instead of dwelling on our failures, we choose to learn from them and grow as individuals. Self-compassion is not about making excuses for our behavior or avoiding responsibility for our actions. It is about acknowledging our humanity and accepting ourselves for who we are, flaws and all. When we are compassionate towards ourselves, we are better a...
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