Through the regular practice of compassion, we may find ourselves readily opening our hearts to our own and others’ suffering.
Along with reinforcing a deep sense of purpose and meaning, self-compassion provides a healthy foundation or “stance” for working with difficult emotions.
If we consider our internal posture when relating to difficult emotions, do we metaphorically have our arms folded tightly against the chest, fists clenched, and brow furrowed, or do we meet our difficult emotions with open arms, ready to engage in an unguarded discourse?
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