Thanks for this Allan. I particularly resonate with this thought..."Closely related to self-forgiveness is the practice of self-kindness. It entails treating ourselves with the same warmth, care, and understanding that we would extend to a close friend or loved one". I think particularly mothers can relate to this guidance. Of course dad's too, but somehow the level of love and acceptance that mothers have for their children opens a door within them that enables them to imagine loving themselves in the same way. Being a parent is not required to learn self-forgiveness, but parenting sure seems to be a profoundly lesson filled training ground.
Yes.
Self-forgiveness, self-kindness and compassion are all part of self respect, with which we have the capacity to extend that respect to others.
Exactly
Thanks for this Allan. I particularly resonate with this thought..."Closely related to self-forgiveness is the practice of self-kindness. It entails treating ourselves with the same warmth, care, and understanding that we would extend to a close friend or loved one". I think particularly mothers can relate to this guidance. Of course dad's too, but somehow the level of love and acceptance that mothers have for their children opens a door within them that enables them to imagine loving themselves in the same way. Being a parent is not required to learn self-forgiveness, but parenting sure seems to be a profoundly lesson filled training ground.
Ian I could not agree more with you. And parenting is profound training
Fabulous quotes to start this discourse on self- dismissal - a tendency many of us are inclined towards.