Life could be full of difficult events that either challenge us and reveal our flaws. It is when times are hard that we most want to feel understood, seen, appreciated, or nurtured. However, we don’t always get that. We could feel alone with our struggles, with our tribe nowhere to be seen, our voice unheard, our character unappreciated. I’ve learned that much of what we try to get from others, but may leave feeling empty, are in fact gifts we should learn to give to ourselves.

Self-compassion could be such a gift that we should learn to give to ourselves when we see the imperfection in ourselves and our lives.

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