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PRACTICING SELF-COMPASSION
Participating in compassion practices on a regular basis helps develop emotional resilience and a healthier relationship with one’s self. It has also been shown to decrease depression, anxiety and stress as it opens the heart to include all of one’s self allowing there to be more acceptance and kindness toward one’s self. Remember that self-compassion is simply giving the same kindness to ourselves that we would give to others.
The following practices can be used any time of day and only take a few minutes.
Breath of Compassion
Linking short nurturing statements with the breath.
Self-Compassion Break
The following Self-Compassion Break is inspired from the work of Kristen Neff, Phd researcher and author on self-compassion. This practice helps you take a break in your day to acknowledge any difficult emotion or challenge that are arising and meet them with kindness and compassion.
Loving-Kindness Meditation
To further our compassion practice we can practice loving-kindness meditation which begins with offering kindness and compassion to ourselves and then slowly expands to loved ones, strangers, and then even those we have difficulty with. By ever-expanding our circle of compassion we open our heart to all parts of ourself and our life.
“Loving-kindness is the ability to embrace all parts of ourselves, as well as all parts of the world. Practicing loving-kindness illuminates our inner integrity because it relieves us of the need to deny different aspects of ourselves.”
Disclaimer:
The guided meditation audio recordings provided on this website are for informational, educational, and relaxation purposes only. They are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified mental health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or psychological condition.
Psychological Safety & Emotional Discomfort Warning: While meditation can be highly beneficial, it is not always a purely calming experience. Turning your attention inward can sometimes bring difficult, uncomfortable, or distressing emotions, thoughts, and memories to the surface. For individuals with a history of trauma, certain mindfulness and meditation practices can occasionally act as a trigger or cause emotional flooding.
If you have a history of trauma, severe anxiety, PTSD, or other mental health conditions, please consult your therapist or doctor before using these recordings. If at any point during a session you feel unsafe, overwhelmed, panicked, or increasingly distressed, please immediately stop listening, open your eyes, and bring your awareness back to your immediate physical surroundings. Your safety and well-being always come first.
Safety Warning: Do not listen to these audio recordings while driving a car, operating machinery, or performing any other task that requires full attention and alertness.
By accessing and using these recordings, you agree that Kaycie Marler-Rush is not responsible or liable for any direct or indirect injury, loss, or damages arising from your use of these materials.