“But self-kindness involves more than merely stopping self-judgement. It involves actively comforting ourselves, responding just as we would to a dear friend in need. It means we allow ourselves to be emotionally moved by our own pain, stopping to say, ‘This is really difficult right now. How can I care for and comfort myself in this moment?’” (p. 42)

“When we are in touch with our common humanity, we remember that feelings of inadequacy and disappointment are shared by all. This is what distinguishes self-compassion from self-pity.” (p. 42)

“Mindfulness allows us to stop resisting reality because it holds experience in non-judgmental awareness. It allows us to accept the fact that something unpleasant is occurring, even if we don’t like it.” (p. 94)

Daily Meditation Practice For Part 2

• Loving-Kindness Meditation [20 minutes]
• Noting Your Emotions [18 minutes]

Self-Compassion Exercises For Part 2

• Hugging Practice (Part 2, p. 49)
• Changing Your Critical Self-Talk (Part 2,)
• In Class Practice: Letting Go of Our Self-Definitions by Identifying Our Interconnectedness (Part 2, p. 75)
• Mindfully Working with Pain (Part 2, p. 95)
• *Self-Compassion Journal (Part 2, p. 103)

Bring to Class

Your favorite quote or insight from Part 2.