“Self-Compassion requires Self-Kindness, Common Humanity, and Mindfulness…”

SELF-COMPASSION…

First it requires SELF-KINDNESS…

That we be gentle and understanding with ourselves rather than harshly critical and judgmental.

Second, it requires recognition of our COMMON HUMANITY…

Feeling connected with others in the experience of life rather than feeling

Isolated and alienated by our suffering.

Third it requires MINDFULNESS…

That we hold our experience in balanced awareness, rather than ignoring our pain or exaggerating it.

Neff, Kristin. (2011). Self-Compassion: Stop beating yourself up and leave insecurity behind. New York, NY: Harper Collins. P. 41.