What do I need in this moment?
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to pause and ask the essential self-compassion question: What do I need? Healing isn’t one-size-fits-all—it can mean staying with difficult emotions or grounding ourselves when they feel overwhelming.
Finding Peace in Chaotic Times
In chaotic times, both outer and inner, peace doesn’t come from controlling circumstances—it comes from self-compassion. By resting our attention on the breath, we cultivate mindfulness, kindness, and a sense of common humanity. Together, these create a refuge of stability and warmth, reminding us that even in uncertainty, we can find our seat and offer ourselves care
The Pursuit of Happiness
Beginning the new year is an opportunity to reflect with self-compassion. Instead of harsh resolutions, embrace small supportive shifts—like resting when tired, setting boundaries, or practicing the Compassionate Friend meditation. Growth doesn’t come from criticism but from kindness, curiosity, and encouragement.
New Beginnings
Beginning the new year is an opportunity to reflect with self-compassion. Instead of harsh resolutions, embrace small supportive shifts—like resting when tired, setting boundaries, or practicing the Compassionate Friend meditation. Growth doesn’t come from criticism but from kindness, curiosity, and encouragement.
The physiology of self-compassion
Self‑compassion often feels harder than compassion for others because our bodies default to threat mode under stress. By practicing soothing touch and signaling safety to the nervous system, we can shift from self‑criticism to care, building resilience and calm through small daily acts.
