MPDR Archives Blog Post #319 - July 23, 2015

PAUSE for three mindful breaths

 before proceeding   

(c) image by M. Lee Freedman

"Self-compassion entails three core components.

First, it requires self-kindness, that we be gentle and understanding with ourselves rather than harshly critical and judgmental.

Second, it requires recognition of our common humanity, feeling connected with others in the experience of life rather than feeling isolated and alienated by our suffering.

Third, it requires mindfulness-that we hold our experience in balanced awareness, rather than ignoring our pain or exaggerating it.

We must achieve and combine these three essential elements in order to be truly self-compassionate."             

-Kristen Neff

Have a mindful day

Lee

M. Lee Freedman, MD,CM, FRCP(C)

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