The parable of the grandmother and the lion is ubiquitous in contemplative practice. What we practice grows stronger, according to neuroplasticity theory. If you just kind of go down the habitual path of fear and hatred then you actually strengthen those neural pathways. The more you do it, the better you get at it.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
- How has science proves that practicing self-compassion is more beneficial than self-criticism
- How touch can be used as a way to activate the body's natural responses to self-compassion
- Exploring the myths of self-compassion and how it is a powerful antidote to shame
- How we can use our relationships with close friends as a template to be more compassionate with ourselves
- Why it's helpful to discover our "inner ally" as opposed to our "inner enemy"
- The importance of practicing mindfulness to cultivate self compassion
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