#113 Awakening the Heart Part 4: Self-Compasion

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To wrap up the 4-part series on practices and teachings that nature open-heartedness, we're focusing on self-compassion. 

We can be our own worst critics, but the wisdom teachings want us to remember that compassion shouldn also be directed towards ourselves. We are, after all, manifestations of the divine. 

So, in this episode we look at what Buddhism, Yoga, and Taoism have to say about self-compassion (which - spoiler - isn't much!) through the lens of moderation, non-harming, and cultivating contentment. We also take a look at what modern psychology research - primarily by Dr. Kristen Neff - has to say about the benefits of self-compassion. 

Jen also answers a listener question about how to get started with Buddhist practice before sharing a bit of context behind the two yin yoga micro-practices she's sharing in October. 

Resources Mentioned on the Show

• Self-compassion.org ~ hosted by Dr. Kristen Neff
• Self-compassion exercises: https://self-compassion.org/self-compassion-practices/
• Buddha ~ by Karen Armstrong
• Siddharta ~ by Herman Hesse
• Buddhism: A Concise Introduction ~ by Huston Smith & Philip Novak
• Essential Buddhism: A Complete Guide to Beliefs and Practices ~ by Jack Maquire
• The Heart of the Buddha's Teachings ~ by Thich Nhat Hanh
• Bhavana Society Meditation Center
• Plum Village Practice Centers
• Plum Village Meditation Groups
• Mindfulness in Plain English ~ by Bante Gunaratana
• Dharmaseed

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