Another really good one! Thanks! So wise and so true. And while doing the inner work of letting go bring a hefty dose of self-compassion in the form of—it’s ok if I didn’t do this sooner, or was hard on myself, or am struggling with the feelings.” Imho
the answer is more self-compassion, kindness and self-forgiveness—and gentle humor, ‘cause this stuff can be hard and there’s no perfect way to do it, but it is the way.
Namaste and blessings,
RQ
“There is a voice that doesn’t use words. Listen.” -Rumi
You’re absolutely right, Wendy. It’s about finding that balance between doing the hard work of letting go of our “stuff” on the one hand, and not beating ourselves up when things don’t go well on that front. Being harsh toward ones self is never productive. It makes us feel worse and holds us back. It’s a lose, lose proposition.
Another really good one! Thanks! So wise and so true. And while doing the inner work of letting go bring a hefty dose of self-compassion in the form of—it’s ok if I didn’t do this sooner, or was hard on myself, or am struggling with the feelings.” Imho
the answer is more self-compassion, kindness and self-forgiveness—and gentle humor, ‘cause this stuff can be hard and there’s no perfect way to do it, but it is the way.
Namaste and blessings,
RQ
“There is a voice that doesn’t use words. Listen.” -Rumi
You’re absolutely right, Wendy. It’s about finding that balance between doing the hard work of letting go of our “stuff” on the one hand, and not beating ourselves up when things don’t go well on that front. Being harsh toward ones self is never productive. It makes us feel worse and holds us back. It’s a lose, lose proposition.