6min chapter

Attaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation cover image

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

Attaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation

CHAPTER

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?

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode