Embracing Compassion and Forgiveness
Dive into the power of compassion and forgiveness. Learn how self-compassion and forgiveness can lead to increased trust, calm, and generosity. Reflect on past experiences and consider the transformative impact of forgiveness on relationships and personal growth.
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Research 78% are more compassionate towards others than to themselves 6% more compassionate towards themselves than to others 16% are equally compassionate to self and others Neff & Knox (2016)
Mammalian Caregiving System Activates release of oxytocin, which leads to an increase in trust, calm, safety, generosity, and connectedness. And leads to increased self-compassion.
Just for a few minutes, as you write, please Don t plan or criticize your writing Don t worry about grammar or form Don t reread or correct Don t stop until the time is up
1.Blessings in Disguise There was a front-page story in our newspaper about a woman who inexplicably lost her sight in her thirties, went on to college, and received the President s Award the highest honor bestowed on a Metro State College graduate. It s probably one of the best experiences I ve ever had, she says There is truth in the phrase blessing in disguise. those blessings, often hidden beneath suffering and torment, bring out our true grit and force us to grow in unimagined ways. Take time to recall those you ve experienced. Sit quietly. Take several deep breaths. Begin with I never thought I could and write for 8 minutes.
2. Learning to Forgive Remember a time when someone forgave you. How did they express their forgiveness to you? How did you react? What were the benefits of being forgiven and what did you learn from the experience? How did your relationship change as a result of you being forgiven? After this reflection, consider forgiving yourself for an error in judgement or thoughtlessness. Self-compassion is about being your own best friend supportive, gentle, and understanding without any judgement. This is a gift that you give yourself. (cont d)
2. Learning to Forgive (contd) What would you like to forgive yourself for, even if you are not ready to do it yet? What would it feel like to forgive yourself fully? Consider forgiving yourself for the past or for the present moment. You can start with If I could forgive myself, I would like to forgive my . and write non-stop for 8 minutes.
