Brice Royer was told four years ago that the tumour in his stomach would likely kill him. Source: Metro Vancouver cancer patient’s diagnosis may have…
Sticking with It :: Sharon Salzberg :: Tricycle
A friend invited me out to lunch one day and in the course of the meal offered the following confession: ‘‘I’ve been meditating for about…
Tonight’s weekend reflection: What healthy looks like :: Brave Writer
My friend Sage, MFT, just found this on Facebook. I’m reposting it here for everyone who is a parent and for anyone who has ever…
Why self-compassion is healthier than self-esteem | Psychology Today
It’s important to distinguish self-compassion from self-esteem. Self-esteem refers to the degree to which we evaluate ourselves positively. It represents how much we like or…
The Chemicals of Care: How Self-Compassion Manifests in Our Bodies
Kristin Neff Ph.D. in Huffington Post From her book Self Compassion: Stop Beating Yourself Up and Leave Insecurity Behind “In my work I have defined…