Emotional
Would you talk to a friend the way you talk to yourself?
Think about the last time you messed up. Now imagine a close friend telling you they did the same thing. Would you say to them what you said to yourself?
The moment you see your own self-judgment, you can begin to offer yourself the same kindness you'd naturally offer a good friend.— Tara Brach
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The thinker
Meditation Teacher & Psychologist
Tara Brach is a clinical psychologist and meditation teacher known for her work on radical self-compassion and mindful awareness.
Based on Tara Brach — Learning to Respond, Not React, summarised and reframed by Insights.
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