A Daily Affirmation #172 – Self Compassion

Today’s Affirmation

“I am kind, gentle and compassionate with myself.”

Feeling compassion for ourselves in no way releases us from responsibility for our actions. Rather, it releases us from the self-hatred that prevents us from responding to our life with clarity and balance. ~Tara Brach

Compassion is the key to living outside the confines of your lower self. ~Debbie Ford

Difficulty creates the opportunity for self-reflection and compassion. ~Suzan-Lori Parks

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Today’s Photograph

In order to go easy on yourself you will have to get a grip on the negative self talk. Moreover, constantly chiding yourself for the little mistakes that you make, or for the faults that you perceive in yourself can really wear you down. If you create an affirmation mantra for yourself that you can replace the negative self talk with then you are well on the road to a place of self compassion. This is my personal affirmation mantra:

“I am whole, perfect, powerful, purposeful, prosperous, loving, forgiving, creative and beautiful. As a result, all of my actions today will come from my heart center. I love myself!”

Spirit Animals – Self Compassion

With this in mind, here are two Spirit Animal Totems whose energy will help you find more compassion for yourself.

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