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041 What is Self-Compassion? Why is it important for faith journey?

Attaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation

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The Counter to That Negative Spirale Is Self-Compassion

Self-compassion is learning how to be open to one's own suffering, and then giving kindness toward yourself. And the second part is also understanding that there's like an experience of common humanity in the midst of suffering. We're so often harsh with ourselves rather than kind. So where do you find the entry point into compassion?

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