The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion: Freeing Yourself from Destructive Thoughts and Emotions
Description
Buck up.” Stop feeling sorry for yourself.” Don’t ruin everything.” When you are anxious, sad, angry, or lonely, do you hear this self-critical voice? What would happen if, instead of fighting difficult emotions, we accepted them? Over his decades of experience as a therapist and mindfulness meditation practitioner, Dr. Christopher Germer has learned a paradoxical lesson: We all want to avoid pain, but letting it in--and responding compassionately to our own imperfections, without judgment or self-blame--are essential steps on the path to healing. This wise a...
ISBN(s)
1593859759, 9781593859756
