The article mentions how "far too often, we struggle in silence, ashamed of how harsh we are with ourselves." This resonates deeply with me. It's a reminder that we often only see the polished surface of others' lives, while their internal battles remain hidden. Perhaps by sharing our own struggles with self-compassion, we can create a space for greater openness and understanding, allowing others to feel less alone in their own journeys. Thank you for creating that space 🩵
Alex, thank you for joining in this conversation! My work with self-compassion on a personal level is absolutely what motivated me to invite others into that space professionally. I still have room to improve, but I also have stopped expecting perfection from myself. That’s what I’m trying to model for others. I’m grateful to know that it resonated with you! ✨
Lori, What stood out for me in this piece is that self-compassion is good for us and the world. It's the magic link that helps us foster deeper, more heartfelt connections with others. My self-compassion has improved considerably through my inner work, but it doesn't necessarily come easily as the first response. But it has changed the quality of my life and is so worthwhile to develop.
I agree, Sandra, that self-compassion is often hard earned and rarely our initial response (at least by the time we’re adults and have been trained to be self-critical in the harshest ways). I’m glad that you, too, are seeing that it can be transformative! 💚
The article mentions how "far too often, we struggle in silence, ashamed of how harsh we are with ourselves." This resonates deeply with me. It's a reminder that we often only see the polished surface of others' lives, while their internal battles remain hidden. Perhaps by sharing our own struggles with self-compassion, we can create a space for greater openness and understanding, allowing others to feel less alone in their own journeys. Thank you for creating that space 🩵
Alex, thank you for joining in this conversation! My work with self-compassion on a personal level is absolutely what motivated me to invite others into that space professionally. I still have room to improve, but I also have stopped expecting perfection from myself. That’s what I’m trying to model for others. I’m grateful to know that it resonated with you! ✨
Lori, What stood out for me in this piece is that self-compassion is good for us and the world. It's the magic link that helps us foster deeper, more heartfelt connections with others. My self-compassion has improved considerably through my inner work, but it doesn't necessarily come easily as the first response. But it has changed the quality of my life and is so worthwhile to develop.
I agree, Sandra, that self-compassion is often hard earned and rarely our initial response (at least by the time we’re adults and have been trained to be self-critical in the harshest ways). I’m glad that you, too, are seeing that it can be transformative! 💚