I think it's the first I'm hearing of this term, I heard it being described on the radio the other day. This is how wikipedia describes it and here's a brief summary:
Self compassion has 3 main components
Self kindness - forgive your perceived shortcomings
Common Humanity - it's human to suffer/fail
Mindfulness - accept not suppress negative feelings
Self compassion is not to be confused with self-indulgence. Indeed, it can lead to mental health, wisdom, happiness and other positive qualities. It has benefits beyond self esteem.
Do you think you have self compassion? Hmm.
I certainly hope so if not I sure will be more aware now,,
ReplyDeleteI think people who have no self compassion can have none for other people! Valerie
ReplyDeletegood answers, Laurie and Valerie, thanks for your feedback. I've just never thought of it.
ReplyDeleteI try to have self compassion, but it's easy to put myself at the bottom of the list and treat me accordingly.
ReplyDeleteSelf compassion....good thought for the day!
ReplyDeleteIt's not easy, but I do try too. Self kindness and mindfulness is hard for me. It's an ongoing battle.
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