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Self-compassion

CheerBearSenior Contributor26 Sept 2018, 10:41 am AEST

Self-compassion

Hi everyone

I've been reading and looking at quite a lot of information and resources on self-compassion. There are some awesome ideas out there but I'm finding it difficult to turn them into something I can put into practice and do/be more of.

While this seems like a great idea

I find it can be tricky to do sometimes and I'm pretty sure I wouldn't be alone with feeling it.

So I'm curious to hear others' thoughts on self-compassion and how we can be more compassionate to ourselves.

What does self-compassion mean to you and how do you go about being compassionate to yourself?

Do you find self-compassion difficult/uncomfortable or is it something that comes more easily or naturally to you?

Do you actively/intentionally practice self-compassion and if so, how?

Thanks in advance to anyone who shares their thoughts 🙂

(Going to tag some people here but there's no pressure to reply and anyone is welcome to join in - @frog, @Owlunar, @Sophia1, @Former-Member, @outlander, @Snowie, @Sans911, @Adge, @Mazarita, @eth, @Teej, @Maggie, @MDT, @Zoe7, @BlueBay, @Shaz51, @Bunniekins, @Exoplanet, @TheVorticon, @eudemonism, @Appleblossom, @Queenie and all)

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frogSenior Contributor23 Dec 2018, 3:55 pm AEDT

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Greetings @MDT I'm going ok today. Mild weather, quiet home day, small wins. How are you travelling, literally and figuratively. It sounds like a bit of a whirlwind since you've been back

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MDTSenior Contributor23 Dec 2018, 4:00 pm AEDT

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Mostly jet lag @frog haha
Sounds like a nice day on your end though. Low key is good.

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OwlunarSenior Contributor23 Dec 2018, 4:50 pm AEDT

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Hi @frog

Can I join you in your grief for your lovely old dog?

My wonderful Companion Cat passed a few weels ago - she was a wonderful friend - naughty enough to be interesting - really cute and - yes - old

All the best Frog - it can be rough at times

Dec

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Unknown userMember23 Dec 2018, 8:10 pm AEDT

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Sorry to interrupt. Just wanted to say. I feel that I have to have some self acceptance to be able to be self compassionate. I'm working on self acceptance first. Then compassion can follow. I see my own stigma is an issue. I've spent time on this. I think once I can accept myself as someone living with a mental illness then I will be more compassionate to myself. Like letting things go, being kinder with my mess ups etc. Hopefully that insight helps others

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Shaz51Senior Contributor23 Dec 2018, 8:13 pm AEDT

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first thing is to love oursevles @Former-Member, very hard I know , accept ourselves as we are is important my friend

Hello @CheerBear, @Owlunar, @MDT, @frog xxxx

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frogSenior Contributor23 Dec 2018, 8:28 pm AEDT

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Sitting with you @Owlunar I can feel the affection you had for your companion in your words. I am fortunate to have some friends and neighbours who understand. People who've been through it already know the depth of connection. Take care