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Mama Bear at the Zoo
- Kristin Neff shares an experience at the zoo where she became protective of her son.
- Her mindfulness practice helped her recognize and manage her anger during the confrontation.
Two Sides of Self-Compassion
- Mature compassion involves both tenderness (nurturing, acceptance) and fierceness (action, change).
- These aspects are like yin and yang, both necessary for alleviating suffering and promoting well-being.
Working with Backdraft
- If self-criticism intensifies when practicing self-compassion, recognize it as "backdraft," a sign of healing.
- Acknowledge the pain and understand self-criticism as a misguided attempt at self-protection.