body stances for self-compassion

[manuel_moe_g]

body stances for self-compassion
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[*] butterfly-hug hands on chest

http://www.thestoryelves.com/the-butterfly-hug/

[*] open-arm for acceptance - inviting energy in

[*] when walking, shoulders up straight, chin up

[*] in mirror, smile at myself - this is hard, i may have to prompt a smile by thinking of my daughter and my wife

i have to get self-compassion down first, Super-Choice will have to wait a bit

[oak]

I am glad this has helped you, Manuel Moe.

And thanks for link: I’ve tried it, supplementing my beloved tai chi.

[manuel_moe_g]

Yes, Oak, try these body stances to welcome in self-compassion into your day.

[manuel_moe_g]

Depression hit me today, not too hard.

[manuel_moe_g]

Feel less depressed.

Was thinking, I am 50 now, and even at 47 I didn't fully comprehend the magnitude of the challenges I lived under because of chemical imbalances in my brain and also my upbringing. I really was "behind the 8-ball" for most of my life, and even now I am still scrambling to meet the challenges of my situation.

No matter how I feel about it, it is still true.

I was very lonely for a large portion of my life, because people could correctly see that I was a ball of self-hatred and an unpredictable, volatile soul not worth investing any time in.

It is a slow, agonizing process to crawl out of that hole.

I took a walk earlier, now would be a good time to practice my body stances for self-compassion.

Everything good starts with self-compassion.

If you are reading this, thanks for listening. The butterfly hug and the arms extended really helped, I even smiled at myself in the mirror.

I am so fortunate I can start today.

[Beany Boo]

I don’t know if it was intended but what you’ve just written MM rings with self-compassion.

[snoringdog]

Yes Manny, I'm reading this....

A positive & hopeful post. You seem to be making good progress.

Good to see!

SD

[manuel_moe_g]

doing self-compassion with physical body stances is easier for me than trying to do it mentally.

[oak]

I am glad you continue to make progress.

Please continue to share: we want to hear how you are doing, what you are thinking.

[snoringdog]

"Your brain is attached to a body, and it wants to use it"...