sharpen-magazine-issue-16
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32 • SHARPEN<br />
grounded, level headed, and<br />
open to novel and constructive<br />
insights.<br />
2. Humanity<br />
We are not alone. The humanity<br />
we have been gifted with<br />
is something we share to<br />
the rest of humankind. The<br />
happiness and fulfilment<br />
that our triumphs bring us<br />
are the same ones other<br />
people strive for, the same<br />
way that our defeats are the<br />
kinds that have already been<br />
encountered and experienced<br />
throughout history. This sense<br />
of connectedness allows us<br />
to realise that we should not<br />
blindly strive to outdo others<br />
but instead, aspire to be one<br />
with them.<br />
3. Mindfulness<br />
We feel pain because it exists.<br />
Nevertheless, just because it<br />
exists does not mean we should<br />
magnify it. On the other hand,<br />
it will not do us good to ignore<br />
or deny our pain. The key is to<br />
strike a balance between feeling<br />
and acceptance.<br />
Self-compassion is not<br />
concerned with fitting into<br />
specific ideals, or becoming<br />
unique, or above the status<br />
quo. It mainly focuses on selfacceptance<br />
without far-fetched<br />
conditions, or outlandish<br />
notions. Self-compassion is<br />
caring enough for ourselves to<br />
know we can, even if we remain<br />
our wonderfully flawed version.<br />
Earle Connor<br />
Develop your self-compassion<br />
today. To learn more CLICK HERE.
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