I love the both/and aspect. Because we can't learn how to be kind to ourselves without also being kind to the parts of ourselves who have to been that we're bad. That part of us needs love and compassion, too, and so much of "self-help" is about hating on or cutting off that part of ourselves.
This is so insightful! I'm currently pregnant with my first child, a baby girl. Anytime I face a dilemma where I'm tearing myself down over something that isn't that big of a deal - it's helped to think "what would I say to this baby girl", and extend myself the same love and kindness.
I love the both/and aspect. Because we can't learn how to be kind to ourselves without also being kind to the parts of ourselves who have to been that we're bad. That part of us needs love and compassion, too, and so much of "self-help" is about hating on or cutting off that part of ourselves.
I'm so glad this resonates :)
This is so insightful! I'm currently pregnant with my first child, a baby girl. Anytime I face a dilemma where I'm tearing myself down over something that isn't that big of a deal - it's helped to think "what would I say to this baby girl", and extend myself the same love and kindness.