Comments on: On Self-Compassion

By: Yota

Yota — Fri, 08 May 2020 23:33:10 +0000

In reply to Kathleen. Hi Kathleen, Thank you for stopping by <3 These invisible expectations we all try to meet at all costs, who set them up anyway? These days are extraordinary. We're coming face to face with our worse fears and failings. How in the world can we go back to what used to be without taking a pause and evaluating? Soul crushing indeed!

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Fri, 08 May 2020 21:54:51 +0000

Thanks for reminding me that pushing and wading through mud isn’t always so productive! Our society’s mania for Results and Outcomes and Meeting Expectations No Matter What can be soul crushing.

By: Yota

Yota — Thu, 07 May 2020 15:02:36 +0000

In reply to Julia. Big hugs right back at you, Julia <3 Thank you for taking the time to visit. This is my preferred way to try and make sense of the times we find ourselves in and our shared experience. And, although I'm well aware of how differently this pandemic is affecting people, we're all riding the waves of transition and uncertainty. The emotional impact of this journey is something we can all relate to.

By: Yota

Yota — Thu, 07 May 2020 14:57:45 +0000

In reply to Diana Salsberg. Good morning Diana <3 Thank you for checking in and sharing your experience. Everything is becoming magnified, isn't it? I was reading this morning how these days we're living in the in-between space; right at the cusp of our old ways of life ending or being drastically altered and the birth of a brand new paradigm. Only, we don't know what this looks like. The way we feel – and I believe it's a globally shared experience – is normal, and we have to remind ourselves daily. And so we accept the reality and stay strong by being kind to ourselves and breathing through it, just like you described it. Big hugs my friend.

By: Diana Salsberg

Diana Salsberg — Thu, 07 May 2020 12:58:43 +0000

You have written well about the probably universal feelings we share.
Life in the time of Covid is full of unsettled emotions and real fears.
As days run together and control of each one is often a useless task, i find I must sit myself down and breathe at least 3 full breaths, and then let go of the crippling ‘worry’ and just be.

I am here.

By: Julia

Julia — Tue, 05 May 2020 12:01:55 +0000

Self compassion… wowww! Perfect! Just what I needed to start my day with… I love how you inspire the deepest parts of myself and as I read every single one of your messages I expand! Thank you!!! Big hug!!