Fraser Valley Mindful Self-Compassion

A study found that self-compassion changes the way the brain processes pain and self-criticism, and suggests that self-compassion skills can improve patients' m...ental and physical wellbeing. Chris Germer, PhD - Mindful Self-Compassion and @susanpollak designed and conducted the study and co-taught the intervention Read more on our blog: https://centerformsc.org/new-brain-imaging-self-compassio/

Start where you are. Letting go of our critical mind, the judging mind can be tough to do! (Especially when we’ve practiced certain ways of thinking for so long...!) Be patient as you use new muscles with your thinking. Remember, you are perfect as you are. The only goal is to be in the present moment, exactly as you are. #selfacceptance #mindfulselfcompassion #msc #mbsr #mindfulnesspractice #selfawarenesspractice #mindfulnessoftheheart #pemachodronquotes #anipemachodron #christianewolfmindfulness See more

Monday start to the week, loving kindness to all

"One of the dysfunctional patterns of the mind is the assumption that the Now needs to be filled with something all the time. Of course you have to do things, b...ut see if you can also experience the spaciousness of this moment, the inherent goodness of this moment, regardless of what it contains." - Eckhart Tolle See more

Taking a moment for lovingkindness for others...