I'm Still Human: Understanding Depression With Kindness (Expanded Edition - 2021)

It’s OK Not To Be Okay
Low self-esteem and lack of self-compassion are among the
main contributory factors for my depression. In the past, I like to
criticize and blame myself. I felt so much hatred for myself, as I
thought I was a failure in life. Thinking in this way is unhelpful for
my recovery. I started to learn ways to love, trust, and appreciate
myself. I realize that being kind to myself is more than treating
myself with love and compassion. It's also learning to make peace
with my past mistakes and forgive myself. I got up from where I fell
and transform imperfection into meaningful lessons that I can share
with and benefit others. “Real beauty does not lie in perfection, but
in embracing and accepting imperfection,” says meditation teacher
Ajahn Brahmavamso. So, It's OK not to be okay. Just be kind to
yourself and stay hopeful.
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