There's so much in this, Janelle. I share your views wholeheartedly and echo what other comments here have to say.
On self-compassion... why are we so tough on ourselves? I've been feeling it recently in relation to being ill of all things. I don't have any control over this, obviously, but it still niggles at the part of me that feels unproductive, slow, even lazy. My body needs rest and it's telling me loud and clear, yet even this sparks an uncomfortable 'something' around self worth. Oh dear! The work is never done... Happy new year to you and yours, and can't wait to connect more with you in 2024.
Thanks so much, Lindsay. I always appreciate your uplifts and support.
I don't know! It's so interesting isn't it. I thought I was pretty good at it but now that I'm tuning in more some of those negative narratives are so insidious and on a loop.
Indeed we have to keep working on it. I very much relate to what you're saying about the narratives when we are unwell. But it's totally understandable that these messages about worth and productivity which have been drummed into us since day dot are present.
I hope you're feeling much better and that we can keep being kind and compassionate to ourselves and each other this year and beyond.
Self-compassion is an art form and a muscle, you are never done. There is no end goal. I get ample of opportunities to practice it, but it's not easy.
About Substack allowing Nazis on the platform and monetizing from them makes me really angry, sick to my stomach and honestly betrayed!
For me the platform is tarnished. I wish more people speak up about it.
I know I have to. It's simply not possible not to.
I am not leaving because it's not we who are against Nazis that should leave. Sorry for my rant but this royally pisses me off.
Everything you wrote in this post is 100% relatable! Tuesday is the day I have promised myself to write my Substacks... let's see. I need to calm down a bit.
Compassion is one of my guiding words this year and I hope it can bring more alignment and spaciousness. Also, love self hugs! Happy new year to you, Janelle. Keep being kind to yourself!
It definitely feels like mine at the moment. Spaciousness - this is something I keep aspiring to and I feel it when I'm self compassionate. Even though I sometimes get into a bit of a guilt cycle! Thanks Sarah and happy new year
There's so much in this, Janelle. I share your views wholeheartedly and echo what other comments here have to say.
On self-compassion... why are we so tough on ourselves? I've been feeling it recently in relation to being ill of all things. I don't have any control over this, obviously, but it still niggles at the part of me that feels unproductive, slow, even lazy. My body needs rest and it's telling me loud and clear, yet even this sparks an uncomfortable 'something' around self worth. Oh dear! The work is never done... Happy new year to you and yours, and can't wait to connect more with you in 2024.
Thanks so much, Lindsay. I always appreciate your uplifts and support.
I don't know! It's so interesting isn't it. I thought I was pretty good at it but now that I'm tuning in more some of those negative narratives are so insidious and on a loop.
Indeed we have to keep working on it. I very much relate to what you're saying about the narratives when we are unwell. But it's totally understandable that these messages about worth and productivity which have been drummed into us since day dot are present.
I hope you're feeling much better and that we can keep being kind and compassionate to ourselves and each other this year and beyond.
Self-compassion is an art form and a muscle, you are never done. There is no end goal. I get ample of opportunities to practice it, but it's not easy.
About Substack allowing Nazis on the platform and monetizing from them makes me really angry, sick to my stomach and honestly betrayed!
For me the platform is tarnished. I wish more people speak up about it.
I know I have to. It's simply not possible not to.
I am not leaving because it's not we who are against Nazis that should leave. Sorry for my rant but this royally pisses me off.
Everything you wrote in this post is 100% relatable! Tuesday is the day I have promised myself to write my Substacks... let's see. I need to calm down a bit.
Yes, I feel this, Carina.
I hope you've been able to find some self compassion today. We certainly need it
Thank you Janelle for letting me rant 😊 and yes I did indeed exercise the self-compassion muscle a little bit more than usually.
Compassion is one of my guiding words this year and I hope it can bring more alignment and spaciousness. Also, love self hugs! Happy new year to you, Janelle. Keep being kind to yourself!
It definitely feels like mine at the moment. Spaciousness - this is something I keep aspiring to and I feel it when I'm self compassionate. Even though I sometimes get into a bit of a guilt cycle! Thanks Sarah and happy new year
Well said. Self-compassion should definitely be among our top priorities.