We must become friends with our nervous system.

When we listen to the messages our body sends to us, we can understand what is happening inside us and regulate. When we don’t listen, nothing makes sense and we are lost.

SELF-COMPASSION EXERCISE

Kristen Neff and Chris Germer advise, in a moment of distress, to say this is a moment of distress, suffering is part of life, may I be kind to myself.

Deb Dana urges us to use our own words. Her words in this case are my nervous system is in a survival response, moments of protection happen for everyone, may I bring some ventral vagal energy to this moment.

What are your self-compassion statements ?

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Use them throughout your day to ease your suffering.