Joachim answers Mary Bajorek's questions {turning the tables}

How my understanding of Relating to Self keeps changing

Relating to Self as being truly present to what is real in the moment

Brutal honesty with the self as an act of kindness

The gradual path of leaning into that honesty with oneself

My light switch moment during his very first meditation retreat

Practical thoughts on being more honest with oneself, how?

Physical manifestations of not being entirely truthful

Conversations in my mind with the parts of myself that represent others

How do we improve our relationship with ourselves?

Stories, tension, suffering, and compassion

Self-compassion as a practice that improves compassion with others

Giving protector parts new jobs, asking your demons what they need, the hero narrative of our parts, shadow work

The biggest lies I've told myself over the years (juicy!)

Tough love vs Brutal honesty

Time as a relentless force for change

The first time I set a boundary (spicy!)

Boundaries with the self

"We are processes", the boundaries exist to support us

My desires for the next phase of my relationship with myself (juicy again!)