phd meditation

Self-Compassion

Self-compassion: Definition and Three Elements of Self Compassion

Self-compassion involves being sincere and understanding of ourselves when we suffer, or rejected, or feel inadequate, rather than ignoring our pain or flagellating (punishing) ourselves with self-criticism. When there is self-compassion we recognize that the human being is imperfect and thus, with all our defects, it will be inevitable to experience difficulties in life, so we must tend to be kind to ourselves when we face painful experiences, instead to...