“Courage gives us a voice andcompassiongives us an ear. Without both, there is no opportunity for empathy and connection.”
Brené Brown
In a world where we often extend kindness and understanding to others, it's crucial to remember that you deserve compassion too
Mistakes are human, often necessary, sometimes grave… what we must try to do, is extend ourselves compassion in our growth… to change our thoughts and behaviors for the better… Otherwise, how do we heal?
This week's affirmation is…
I Deserve Compassion
Je Mérite De La Compassion
Today, I’m excited to share some fantastic resources to help you embrace compassion in your life, cultivate self-love, and enhance your empathy
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As you know, I firmly believe in mantras as a way to manifest what you want and need
5 MANTRAS FOR SELF-COMPASSION AND INNER HEALING
by Delia Berinde
Our inner critic can lead us to generate personal stress and create perceived rejections and moreover, it can derail our social environment
Here are 5 mantras for self-compassion and inner healing to adapt and use, whenever you want or need affirmation of all that you are so that self-doubt, criticism and shame don't derail you from your inner resiliency, strength and perseverance
The next three entries are from self-compassion expert, Dr Kristin Neff, enjoy this bonus blog
by Dr Kristin Neff
Self-Compassion is not self-pity
Self-Compassion is not self-indulgence
Self-Compassion is not self-esteem
Next, a companion to the previous blog
by Christopher Germer & Kristin Neff
Are you kinder to others than you are to yourself?
This science-based c offers a step-by-step approach to breaking free of harsh self-judgments and impossible standards in order to cultivate emotional well-being
The seeds of self-compassion already lie within you--learn how you can uncover this powerful inner resource and transform your life
Next, a podcast to bring it all together
DO I DESERVE SELF-COMPASSION? WITH DR. KRISTIN NEFF
featuring Claire Bidwell Smith and Kristin Neff
Loving ourselves is not easy
This episode's practice is about giving yourself permission to be kind to yourself – on the good days, the bad ones, and especially when you feel like you have to pretend that everything is OK
Next, a compassion playlist featuring Cleo Sol and others
created on Spotify
Compassionate music picked just for you
Next, an amazing biography of a woman of Lakota and Chippewa heritage who was the winner of a MacArthur Foundation fellowship in 1991 for her work to save tribal languages that were becoming extinct throughout the United States
COMPASSIONATE WOMAN: THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF PATRICIA LOCKE
by John E Kolstoe
This fascinating biography gives us a glimpse into the life of someone dedicated to restoring justice and helping those in need
In addition to the MacArthur Fellowship, Locke was the first American Indian to serve as a senior officer on the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States, and she was posthumously inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame
Finally.... one of the most beautiful films I've seen
Apologize in advance for the tears
A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
starring Tom Hanks
Lloyd Vogel is an investigative journalist who receives an assignment to profile Fred Rogers, aka Mr. Rogers
He approaches the interview with skepticism, as he finds it hard to believe that anyone can have such a good nature
But Roger's empathy, kindness and decency soon chips away at Vogel's jaded outlook on life, forcing the reporter to reconcile with his own painful past
Enjoy!
Have a great week!
AFFIRM
"I deserve love, friendship, and laughter, I deserve peace, grace, and rest
Not because of beauty, not because of intelligence, nor because I work hard
Not because of riches nor privilege nor stature
I deserve it because I exist
I deserve and so do you"
Tamara Charese
As always, affirmations from previous weeks are available here
You'll be hearing more from me soon. Promise.
Tamara Charese
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