Fostering Self-Compassion

My personal reflections on a poem by Lalla, into my own spiritual journey. Your own truth lies within you. For more information on my transformational coaching visit: www.donsorterup.com.

Two quick questions to elicit clarity during this beautiful fall day here in Maine. I would offer that you take a few moments and write down your answers, answers from your deepest self. For information about my transformational coaching practice visit: www.donsorterup.com. Be Well.

Cultivating our own wisdom and compassion creates clarity, confidence and joy. by Don Sorterup

Cultivating our own wisdom & compassion as a practice fosters a deeper understanding of our 'patterns' in life and empowers us to create more inner peace. When we cultivate our own inner peace, we create a more peaceful world. I address three questions. 1. Where does our wisdom and compassion stem from? 2. Why is it important? 3. How do we begin to cultivate it in our daily lives as a practice? Enjoy this initial ripple in the water of cultivating a more fulfilling life through the cultivation of your own wisdom & compassion.

What is certain in these uncertain times? Love, wisdom and compassion. Engage with the tools of self-compassion to cultivate inner peace in this time of uncertainty.

How does one lead with an open heart and compassion in relationship with others? I share my very personal journey of having an open heart in relationship with my former partner over the past 5 months. Reconciliation is possible. Healing and growth is possible. An open heart has led to a deeper understanding of myself and our connection.

It’s 12 degrees. It’s cold. And I accept it. I am choosing to not let the cold bother me. I find contentment and joy in that choice. Raise your level of awareness to the story and to the data of a situation in your life that is challenging you to accept. From there, move through them into a level of acceptance to move forward. For more information on my “30 Days to Fostering Greater Self Compassion” Program, hop over to www.fosteringselfcompassion.com.

Are you ready to deepen your connection with yourself? What do you want it to look like? I believe we deepen that empowering connection through compassion. Grace is one of the wonderful tools to foster such a connection. Join me on this journey into compassion & connection.

Compassion is a gateway to freedom. Where there is freedom, there is possibility. This powerful freedom empowers us to create new perspectives of ourselves, clear away past hurt and create healthy boundaries. It frees up the energy for creativity and amazing possibilities. Through compassion, embrace this new found freedom.

'Break your heart open to yourself' is the beginning of a poem I wrote while learning to extend compassion to myself a few years ago. What would be the impact of breaking your heart open and habitually embracing yourself? How would you experience and see yourself differently? Visit www.fosteringselfcompassion.com for more information on my coaching practice and my "30 days to fostering greater self-compassion" online program.