“At its core, mindfulness embraces heartfulness, as it requires being kind and compassionate to yourself and your experiences. So often, we end up criticizing ourselves for how we are or what we feel, and that stops us from learning from our experiences. This judgmental or hypercritical perspective can leave us stuck, ashamed, or hypersensitive. ... Mindfulness helps us accept ourselves as we are right now and, paradoxically, through acceptance, leads to possibilities for growth and change.”-Lidia Zylowska, MD (excerpt from “The Mindfulness Prescription for Adult ADHD”)Wishing you self-acceptance and self-compassion To view the MPDR archives, click here.
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