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Tag: self-compassion

Crows

Like crows, our minds pick up a lot of shiny things over the course of a lifetime. And this includes beliefs about ourselves that are very hard to let go.

Published July 27, 2022
Categorized as Kingdom of Days Tagged good enough, Prayer, self-compassion, Thomas Merton

Why Contemplation Isn’t Just for Monks

Living a contemplative life isn’t all about praying.

Published July 13, 2022
Categorized as All The Way to Heaven Tagged self-compassion, service, Thomas Merton

Self-Compassion is a Spiritual Practice

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Thomas Merton offers a perspective on why self-compassion doesn’t just make us happier; it’s also a powerful tool for our spiritual journey.

Published June 15, 2022
Categorized as All The Way to Heaven Tagged good enough, self-compassion, Thomas Merton

Having Trouble With Transitions?

When incorporating rest/relaxation into our lives, it’s also important to consider the way we handle the transitions.

Published June 1, 2022
Categorized as Kingdom of Days Tagged habits, Rest, self-compassion

Finding The Right Rest

We require a balance between activity and rest. We even need rest from the activities we love, and bring us joy. I explore six different categories of rest and identify how each is uniquely different.

Published May 25, 2022
Categorized as Kingdom of Days Tagged Rest, Sabbath, self-compassion

Our Need for Sabbath Rest

We’ve now lived through more than two years of a pandemic. As the world reopens and we feel the desire to get our lives back to a pre-pandemic normal, maybe we should first take some time to think about our need for rest.

Published May 18, 2022
Categorized as All The Way to Heaven Tagged Rest, Sabbath, self-compassion

Life Is Not A Contest

Frank Bruni’s “sandwich board theory of life” helps me realize the futility of viewing life as a contest.

Published May 11, 2022
Categorized as Kingdom of Days Tagged good enough, Joy, self-compassion

Gifts to My Future Self

Here’s a new technique I’ve been experimenting with that is helping me develop self-compassion.

Published April 27, 2022
Categorized as Kingdom of Days Tagged habits, self-compassion

A Good Enough Lent

My practice for Lent this year focuses on prayer. I’m using a podcast and a book to provide inspiration and structure.

Published February 23, 2022
Categorized as All The Way to Heaven Tagged good enough, Ignatian spirituality, Lent, Prayer, self-compassion

Don’t Blame the Lettuce

I’m learning a new, more self-compassionate way of making changes in my life. A quote from Thich Nhat Hanh has shifted my perspective.

Published February 9, 2022
Categorized as Kingdom of Days Tagged habits, self-compassion

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