Many of us have heard that we ought to do unto others as we would have done unto ourselves. But how many of us have heard that we ought to treat ourselves with the same kindness and respect we offer to others? Certainly, loving ourselves sounds good in theory, but the daily practice of it is quite another thing. It can be helpful to ask ourselves: What protective measures have we put in place that now keep us from being in touch with what we really enjoy and need? Join us as we talk about how the contemplative life can help us create more space for tending to what our deepest selves need most.
Additional Resources
Movie: America’s Sweethearts
Podcast: Ep 166 Stress vs Stressors from The Contemplative Life
Poem: For One Who Is Exhausted, A Blessing by John O’Donohue
Hashtags
Inner Critic, Outlook, Noticing, Spirituality, Self-talk, Retreat, Life Rhythms
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