“Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It’s a relationship between equals. Only when we know our own darkness well can we be present with the darkness of others. Compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared humanity.” –Pema Chödrön
Compassion in action begins with self. Notice how many moments during your average day, when you are unkind to yourself. Self-judgement, feelings of unworthiness, comparison of self versus another are just a few of the ways we are unkind toward ourselves. This month we will explore the many ways we can soften the relationship we have with self and others.
See you on the mat!