The Healing Power of Self-Compassion

Life can be beautiful, and it can also be a royal pain in the ass. Self-compassion helps.

Self-Compassion is the number one thing I see missing in a lot of religion, wellness, healing practices and even therapy. It is also one of the most transformative practice I have lived and witnessed.

We are programmed toward fixing more than self- compassion. A lot of our fixing comes from internalized shame, and that shame is driving our need to fix things that need love and compassion more than anything else.

Bad religion teaches people to shame themselves more than love themselves. Even without religion, the secular world’s obsession with fitness, losing weight, feeling good all the time, anti-aging, looking a certain way, etc. covertly indoctrinates us in self-hate. It does not say, “ You don’t need fixing. I trust you and your path. I love you.”

Even the  idea of healing can come from a “something is wrong with you that needs fixing” kind of place. Healing is much more about transforming the way we care for and see ourselves. Many of us see ourselves through critical eyes rather than compassionate eyes. Self-compassion (including body compassion) is about learning to see with a new set of eyes – eyes that are more tender, loving and life-enhancing.

In this talk, you will learn:

• What self-compassion really is and its benefits.
• How to use self-compassion to calm your mind and body.
• A simple and compassionate practice you can use everyday to cultivate inner safety, and the ability to meet yourself with tenderness—even in the messiest moments.

Self-compassion is a healing balm the world needs.

When you learn to infuse your life with self-compassion, you discover the vastness that lives in and guides you.

Join me for this talk on The Healing Power of Self-Compassion.

Class Date and Time: Thursday, July 24, 2025 from 12:00 PM EST to 1:30 PM EST

Location: Zoom (link will be sent to registered participants the day of the class)

Important Note: This talk is not for diagnosis, evaluation or treatment of any particular disease or condition. It is for learning and informational purposes only.