The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion: Freeing Yourself from Destructive Thoughts and Emotions
The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion: Freeing Yourself from Destructive Thoughts and Emotions by Christopher K. Germer
English | April 28, 2009 | ISBN: 1606232843, 1593859759, ASIN: B005CWSC06 | EPUB/PDF/AZW3 | 306 pages | 2.4/1.9/1.2 MB
English | April 28, 2009 | ISBN: 1606232843, 1593859759, ASIN: B005CWSC06 | EPUB/PDF/AZW3 | 306 pages | 2.4/1.9/1.2 MB
“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 and eloquent book illuminates the power of self-compassion and offers creative, scientifically grounded strategies for putting it into action.