"Some of the greatest healing comes in when you can sit in the middle of the paradox, of two seemingly opposite things, and simply be with it.
It is this, and, it is that."
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"Some of the greatest healing comes in when you can sit in the middle of the paradox, of two seemingly opposite things, and simply be with it.
It is this, and, it is that."
What is mindful self-compassion and how can it help me? Here is a brief introduction and a real life example of how this practice can change your habitual ways of thinking.
“My soul found rest in the woods; along with it came mindfulness, connection, gratitude, and resilience.”
“I talk about this now, here, publicly, because I know I’m not alone. The statistics bear that out, but also the conversations I have with my peers, colleagues, and students, who share with me their struggles with this part of their identity. How many don’t walk through that door, into that room? What does that cost us in the long run? “
“Why do we have a mental health awareness month? Because with awareness comes opportunities for education, and hopefully attention toward prevention, treatment, and a reduction in stigma. I’ve always been pretty open about my own struggles with depression, particularly after the birth of my second child, and anxiety - but not everyone feels comfortable sharing their story. “
“This started me thinking on how I manage all my To Dos. The trifecta of counseling, coaching and teaching that is my careeer, plus being a mom and a wife, seeing my friends, running, getting on my yoga mat. Whew. It’s tiring just writing it all down. And we can’t forget basic needs like sleep, and meals. It’s a lot.”