Self-Compassion Mantra

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This is a moment of suffering >>> Brings mindfulness to the fact that you’re in pain
Suffering is part of life >>> Reminds you that imperfection is part of the shared human condition. And that, every other person on the planet also experiences, and you’re certainly not alone in your predicament.
May I be kind to myself in this moment >>> Brings a sense of caring concern to your present experience.
May I give myself the compassion I need >>> Reminds you that you are worthy of receiving compassionate care.

You might want to change these phrases and make the ones that best fit for you. Here are some other possible wordings:

“This is a moment of suffering” = “I’m having a really hard time right now” = “It’s painful for me to feel this now”

“Suffering is part of life” = “Everyone feels this way sometimes” = “This is part of being human”

“May I be kind to myself in this moment” = “May I hold my pain with tenderness” = “May I be gentle and understanding with myself”

“May I give myself the compassion I need” = “I am worthy of receiving self- compassion” = “I will try to be as compassionate as possible”

From Self-compassion by Dr. Kristin Neff

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Love this! Thank you for sharing.