Self-Care as a Resource
Self Kindness & Compassion as a Resource
Loving kindness is the extension of compassion, caring and friendliness to all beings, including ourselves.
Even though it can be most difficult to offer ourselves compassion, it is the most important.
We can learn to cultivate self compassion as a resource to maintain emotional balance through meditations that focus on an opening of the heart.
Practiced over time, this kind of meditation improves our sense of well being. Research shows positive changes in the body and brain, including better concentration, improved immune function, and an increase in oxytocin, the "feel good" hormone (Germer, 2009).
Thank you for participating in MAST.
May you be happy and healthy.
May you feel safe and supported.
May you live within your river of well being.
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Practice 7, Self Compassion Meditation
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