Why Learning to Let Go and Adapt Is a Shortcut to Happiness

Expect life not to go to plan and then you won’t be so disappointed. Accept what is, look for the silver lining, and adapt. Source: Why Learning to Let Go and Adapt Is a Shortcut to Happiness

Matthieu Ricard’s Journey to #Compassion

Scientist, monk, best-selling author, humanitarian—how Matthieu Ricard discovered that caring for others is the only answer. Source: Matthieu Ricard’s Journey to Compassion – Lion’s Roar

8 Ways to Live Compassionately In the Present Moment

If this was my last day on earth, my words to all of you would be is to live with an open, wise and compassionate heart. Please do no harm: to yourself and to all beings. Please recognize the sacredness of life and cherish it. You may want to consider being a vegetarian so you don’t contribute to hurting animals. Source: 8 Ways to Live Compassionately In the Present Moment | Inspire Me Today®

Compassion Fatigue

The effects of disasters can be long-lasting. Source: Compassion Fatigue | Psychology Today

A letter of self compassion…

Hello there, I would like to share with you an exercise to promote self-compassion. It is important to treat ourselves with care and concern when confronted by mistakes, failures and perceived shortcomings. In this exercise I would like you to choose an aspect of yourself that you dislike or criticize. It can be behavior, appearance, health, relationship […]

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3 Causes for Judging People (And How to Accept Yourself)

“If we learn to open our hearts, anyone, including the people who drive us crazy, can be our teacher.” ~Pema Chodron

Source: 3 Causes for Judging People (And How to Accept Yourself)

Self-Compassion Project; Interview with Dr. Barbara Markway

Psychologist Barbara Markway did a 1 year self-compassion project. You can read about it here: Self-Compassion Project – Interview with Dr. Barbara Markway | Psychology Today

The absolute worst place to get relationship advice?

The absolute worst place to get relationship advice?

Friends and family members.

Unless of course, they live and breathe what you aspire to and you know for certain they live it daily. Going to family for relationship advice is like asking them if they can help you navigate an Everest climb. No way. They have no idea what they are talking about. When it comes to relationship, they haven’t studied human beings for decades formally and they are not trained to help people with their inner-most relationship problems. They are of no help.

Yes, your family and friends may be able to help you with art, real estate, your golf game, picking out a great restaurant, or teaching you about acupuncture. But unless they study themselves and human beings for a living, they are pretty useless in the relationship department…

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Our culture has accepted two huge lies. The first is that if you disagree with someone’s lifestyle, you must fear or hate them. The second is that to love someone means you agree with everything they believe or do. Both are nonsense. You don’t have to compromise convictions to be compassionate.

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