In 2017, I was lucky enough to attend the first mindful self-compassion (MSC) teacher training in Australia. During the course, MSC pioneer Chris Germer explained that shame stems from our most innocent of needs; the need to be loved and accepted. I’m not the first to note the irony, that the most innocent, universal andContinue reading “Shame and connection”
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Vulnerability – how much is too much, how little is too little?
My friend of nearly 20 years died suddenly this month. She had been in poor health but, even so, no one expected this. My friend was unfailingly generous – with her time, her skills, her energy and her care. She cared deeply about people and about her community, often devoting herself to charitable causes andContinue reading “Vulnerability – how much is too much, how little is too little?”
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