Comments on: The Power of Self-Compassion http://www.adversityuniversityblog.com/2008/01/01/a-day-of-reflection-and-renewal-in-self-compassion/ Taking Mind, Body and Spirit to the Next Level Sat, 23 Jul 2011 23:01:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Jo http://www.adversityuniversityblog.com/2008/01/01/a-day-of-reflection-and-renewal-in-self-compassion/comment-page-1/#comment-87299 Jo Tue, 14 Sep 2010 20:43:41 +0000 http://www.adversityuniversityblog.com/2008/01/01/a-day-of-reflection-and-renewal-in-self-compassion/#comment-87299 thank you so so much for making me realize that i forgot to love myself..i searched for love but yet i forgot to search love within me,i always wanted others to accept me but i myself hardly accepts my own self..i overlooked the beauty that's in me,i always see that others are better than me,i kept on comparing myself to them,wishing and hoping that i am better, i was busy on finding what's wrong with me..i pity myself much because i've been so cruel to my own self..i thank the Lord for giving me the chance to pass here in your site and most especially i thank Him for making persons like you who touched my life..and somehow who helped me took a one step in making my life and myself better..i know that this journey wouldn't be easy,but i'll always keep in mind that i was wonderfully made by our Lord..thank you and God bless :) thank you so so much for making me realize that i forgot to love myself..i searched for love but yet i forgot to search love within me,i always wanted others to accept me but i myself hardly accepts my own self..i overlooked the beauty that’s in me,i always see that others are better than me,i kept on comparing myself to them,wishing and hoping that i am better, i was busy on finding what’s wrong with me..i pity myself much because i’ve been so cruel to my own self..i thank the Lord for giving me the chance to pass here in your site and most especially i thank Him for making persons like you who touched my life..and somehow who helped me took a one step in making my life and myself better..i know that this journey wouldn’t be easy,but i’ll always keep in mind that i was wonderfully made by our Lord..thank you and God bless :)

]]> By: Stephen Hopson http://www.adversityuniversityblog.com/2008/01/01/a-day-of-reflection-and-renewal-in-self-compassion/comment-page-1/#comment-25581 Stephen Hopson Sun, 08 Feb 2009 12:51:41 +0000 http://www.adversityuniversityblog.com/2008/01/01/a-day-of-reflection-and-renewal-in-self-compassion/#comment-25581 @<a href="http://www.adversityuniversityblog.com/2008/01/01/a-day-of-reflection-and-renewal-in-self-compassion/#comment-25551"> Liara Covert</a>: Well, that's why we have "free will." :) @ Liara Covert:

Well, that’s why we have “free will.” :)

]]> By: Liara Covert http://www.adversityuniversityblog.com/2008/01/01/a-day-of-reflection-and-renewal-in-self-compassion/comment-page-1/#comment-25551 Liara Covert Sun, 08 Feb 2009 03:52:18 +0000 http://www.adversityuniversityblog.com/2008/01/01/a-day-of-reflection-and-renewal-in-self-compassion/#comment-25551 One dictionary defines proof as, "evidence sufficient to establish a thing as true." As you evolve, you realize you establish the parameters for what constitutes a valid conclusion for you. You also realize you invent doubt as a way to resist something part of you already believes. If a person concludes he observes an ongoing debate between brain and mind or ego and non-ego, then that person decides the nature of the debate and what, if anything he will retain and use from the experience. One dictionary defines proof as, “evidence sufficient to establish a thing as true.” As you evolve, you realize you establish the parameters for what constitutes a valid conclusion for you. You also realize you invent doubt as a way to resist something part of you already believes. If a person concludes he observes an ongoing debate between brain and mind or ego and non-ego, then that person decides the nature of the debate and what, if anything he will retain and use from the experience.

]]> By: Stephen Hopson http://www.adversityuniversityblog.com/2008/01/01/a-day-of-reflection-and-renewal-in-self-compassion/comment-page-1/#comment-24566 Stephen Hopson Sat, 24 Jan 2009 21:33:56 +0000 http://www.adversityuniversityblog.com/2008/01/01/a-day-of-reflection-and-renewal-in-self-compassion/#comment-24566 @<a href="http://www.adversityuniversityblog.com/2008/01/01/a-day-of-reflection-and-renewal-in-self-compassion/#comment-24517"> Liara Covert</a>: Yes, I believe in reincarnation, definitely. I can see the logic behind the idea that we keep coming back to pick up where we left off in terms of lessons learned (or not). Of course, I have no proof of anything of this nature but it resonates with my soul to believe that whatever lessons we didn't get to fulfill in a particular lifetime, we come back either to Earth or another planet and get another chance to complete those lessons. @ Liara Covert:

Yes, I believe in reincarnation, definitely. I can see the logic behind the idea that we keep coming back to pick up where we left off in terms of lessons learned (or not). Of course, I have no proof of anything of this nature but it resonates with my soul to believe that whatever lessons we didn’t get to fulfill in a particular lifetime, we come back either to Earth or another planet and get another chance to complete those lessons.

]]> By: Liara Covert http://www.adversityuniversityblog.com/2008/01/01/a-day-of-reflection-and-renewal-in-self-compassion/comment-page-1/#comment-24517 Liara Covert Sat, 24 Jan 2009 03:32:48 +0000 http://www.adversityuniversityblog.com/2008/01/01/a-day-of-reflection-and-renewal-in-self-compassion/#comment-24517 Stephen, if you believe in reincarnation, then you might presume to believe who you are today emerged from who you have been, and what you have learned before. I am of that belief and sense that my recollections are strengthening exponentially. It is a pleasure to simply recognize what it measn to exist or not and go with the flow. Look forward to hearing from you again at Dreambuilders Australia. Stephen, if you believe in reincarnation, then you might presume to believe who you are today emerged from who you have been, and what you have learned before. I am of that belief and sense that my recollections are strengthening exponentially. It is a pleasure to simply recognize what it measn to exist or not and go with the flow. Look forward to hearing from you again at Dreambuilders Australia.

]]> By: Stephen Hopson http://www.adversityuniversityblog.com/2008/01/01/a-day-of-reflection-and-renewal-in-self-compassion/comment-page-1/#comment-24128 Stephen Hopson Sat, 17 Jan 2009 17:26:40 +0000 http://www.adversityuniversityblog.com/2008/01/01/a-day-of-reflection-and-renewal-in-self-compassion/#comment-24128 @<a href="http://www.adversityuniversityblog.com/2008/01/01/a-day-of-reflection-and-renewal-in-self-compassion/#comment-24122"> Liara Covert</a>: How is it that you are so full of wisdom? Every single comment you've left here at Adversity University has given us immeasurable value and insight. You continue to amaze me with your thoughts and beliefs because they are very much parallel to mine! It's a blessing to have you here - I'm so thankful you feel inspired enough to take time out of your presumably super busy schedule to share your thoughts with this community. @ Liara Covert:

How is it that you are so full of wisdom? Every single comment you’ve left here at Adversity University has given us immeasurable value and insight. You continue to amaze me with your thoughts and beliefs because they are very much parallel to mine!

It’s a blessing to have you here – I’m so thankful you feel inspired enough to take time out of your presumably super busy schedule to share your thoughts with this community.

]]> By: Liara Covert http://www.adversityuniversityblog.com/2008/01/01/a-day-of-reflection-and-renewal-in-self-compassion/comment-page-1/#comment-24122 Liara Covert Sat, 17 Jan 2009 16:38:13 +0000 http://www.adversityuniversityblog.com/2008/01/01/a-day-of-reflection-and-renewal-in-self-compassion/#comment-24122 An interesting analogy is to focus on how the mind and physical body are programmed to disintegrate from birth. Each human being is also going through motions of deconstructing a conditioned sense of self. This evolves to seem like "I" and "me" before we move to stop using these words and identity evolves again. As you say, society constantly tells us things. People often come to believe or adopt what they are told. They even begin experiencing the effects of actions they did not initiate. The thing is, any person is free to stop watching news, to stop absorping destructive messages anytime. What you do or do not do relates to your level of awareness and will to change. An interesting analogy is to focus on how the mind and physical body are programmed to disintegrate from birth. Each human being is also going through motions of deconstructing a conditioned sense of self. This evolves to seem like “I” and “me” before we move to stop using these words and identity evolves again. As you say, society constantly tells us things. People often come to believe or adopt what they are told. They even begin experiencing the effects of actions they did not initiate. The thing is, any person is free to stop watching news, to stop absorping destructive messages anytime. What you do or do not do relates to your level of awareness and will to change.

]]> By: Stephen Hopson http://www.adversityuniversityblog.com/2008/01/01/a-day-of-reflection-and-renewal-in-self-compassion/comment-page-1/#comment-23510 Stephen Hopson Sat, 10 Jan 2009 13:12:00 +0000 http://www.adversityuniversityblog.com/2008/01/01/a-day-of-reflection-and-renewal-in-self-compassion/#comment-23510 @<a href="http://www.adversityuniversityblog.com/2008/01/01/a-day-of-reflection-and-renewal-in-self-compassion/#comment-23491"> Liara Covert</a>: That's the ultimate question: Why do bloggers feel driven by numbers? Why does anyone? Probably because of the ego's need to feel validated. I admit I like looking at the numbers but on a deep level, I know it doesn't mean anything other than what we give it. You're right - self love begins and ends with you - that's incredibly important. We forget that because society bombards us with ads telling us sublimely that we aren't beautiful or thin enough. @ Liara Covert:

That’s the ultimate question: Why do bloggers feel driven by numbers? Why does anyone?

Probably because of the ego’s need to feel validated. I admit I like looking at the numbers but on a deep level, I know it doesn’t mean anything other than what we give it.

You’re right – self love begins and ends with you – that’s incredibly important. We forget that because society bombards us with ads telling us sublimely that we aren’t beautiful or thin enough.

]]> By: Liara Covert http://www.adversityuniversityblog.com/2008/01/01/a-day-of-reflection-and-renewal-in-self-compassion/comment-page-1/#comment-23491 Liara Covert Sat, 10 Jan 2009 03:35:14 +0000 http://www.adversityuniversityblog.com/2008/01/01/a-day-of-reflection-and-renewal-in-self-compassion/#comment-23491 Stephen, I find your remark about ego a realistic one which merits reflection. Why is it that bloggers feel driven by numbers? People will eagerly post quantities of subscribers or statistics that reflect the nature of people who pay attention to what is being written or commented in a given category. As we evolve toward fearlessness, we will deliberately eliminate or dissolve the desire to measure quantities in our lives. We will realize self-worth has nothing to do with our readership. Self-compassion is not determined by how many people read or do not read your blog, books or other publications. Self-love begins and ends with you. Stephen, I find your remark about ego a realistic one which merits reflection. Why is it that bloggers feel driven by numbers? People will eagerly post quantities of subscribers or statistics that reflect the nature of people who pay attention to what is being written or commented in a given category. As we evolve toward fearlessness, we will deliberately eliminate or dissolve the desire to measure quantities in our lives. We will realize self-worth has nothing to do with our readership. Self-compassion is not determined by how many people read or do not read your blog, books or other publications. Self-love begins and ends with you.

]]> By: Technotheory.com, by Jared Goralnick http://www.adversityuniversityblog.com/2008/01/01/a-day-of-reflection-and-renewal-in-self-compassion/comment-page-1/#comment-7034 Technotheory.com, by Jared Goralnick Wed, 11 Jun 2008 07:18:47 +0000 http://www.adversityuniversityblog.com/2008/01/01/a-day-of-reflection-and-renewal-in-self-compassion/#comment-7034 [...] A couple worthwhile reads include his ways of looking at life and his discussion of the power of self-compassion.  I’d love to see a conversation between him and Jonathan on religion and intelligence [...] [...] A couple worthwhile reads include his ways of looking at life and his discussion of the power of self-compassion.  I’d love to see a conversation between him and Jonathan on religion and intelligence [...]

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