When I was about 18, I learned to ride a motorbike. It was exciting and gave me a sense of freedom. I often rode through my hometown of Melaka, exploring both the town and its outskirts. One day, while speeding through a remote area, I approached a sharp almost 90-degree turn. As I slowed down,Continue reading “How to discover our Compassionate Self?”
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The Power of Self-Compassion
While we often extend compassion and kindness to others, we find it challenging to offer the same to ourselves. In our own times of suffering or pain, we can become our harshest critics. Instead of kindness, we bombard ourselves with negative thoughts: “You are not good enough,” “You are a loser,” “Nobody likes you,” “See, I told you, you are a mistake and a failure.” These self-condemnations are deeply painful.