As discussed previously, mindful self-compassion (MSC) is the art of being your own good friend especially during times of pain, loss and frustration. This doesn’t come easily to many; as well as being a learned behaviour, self-recrimination and denial form part of our survival instincts – we dare not do anything to lose the acceptanceContinue reading “Mindful self-compassion and backdraft”
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Cultivating equanimity
Equanimity is one of four divine qualities of the heart (traditionally known as brahma-viharas) taught in Buddhist practice, along with loving kindness, compassion and appreciative joy. The four brahma-viharas represent the most beautiful and hopeful aspects of our human nature. They are mindfulness practices that protect the mind from falling into habitual patterns of reactivity which belie our bestContinue reading “Cultivating equanimity”
Introducing mindful self-compassion
Hands up if you are your own worst critic. If you’re anything like me, then your hand is raised right now…Or maybe even both hands. No one likes to fail, embarrass themselves, regret their decisions, over/under react or feel inadequate. However, these experiences are an inescapable part of life and, when we give ourselves aContinue reading “Introducing mindful self-compassion”
Mindfulness – choosing to find meaning in unlikely places
In 2005, three years before his death, American writer David Foster Wallace delivered a speech about mindfulness, conscious choice and perspective-taking to the graduating class of Kenyon College. Several years later, excerpts were used to create a nine-minute film called ‘This Is Water’. Foster Wallace began with a story: “There are these two young fishContinue reading “Mindfulness – choosing to find meaning in unlikely places”
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