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11 May 2023

Replacing self-criticism with self-compassion

Nearly all of us have that critical voice in our head. The one that says "you're not good enough," "that's a silly idea," or "why did you do that?" The thing is: that voice, as Tara Brach says, is real but not true. But knowing that isn't always enough to help us ignore it. We have to turn up the volume on another voice - our voice of compassion.

Practice self-compassion

"Let's choose humanity"

In this stirring article, GCC Board member Mamphela Ramphele describes the conflict facing humanity - a choice over the kind of people we want to be and the world we want to live in. She argues that, by fostering compassion for ourselves and others, we can choose a future that is based on care, equity, and justice. 

Read Mamphela's article

Taking compassionate action

Every act of compassion matters. Not only do they bring support to those who receive them, they also set a powerful example to others of the kind of world we want to live in. And so, knowing the power of individual acts, we have crowdsourced a "10 Point Guide to Compassionate Action" - bringing you the most impactful ways to spread and embed and compassion. We'll showcase a new action each week but to read the list in full, click the button below. 

Read our guide

Event look-ahead

Monday 22 May: Loving-kindness toward ourselves 
Leading spiritual teacher, Sharon Salzberg, joins us to share the practice of Lovingkindness for Ourselves, which is featured in her new book, Real Life: The Journey from Isolation to Openness and Freedom.

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In the spotlight

We started this newsletter with a practice in self-compassion so it's only right that we end it by shining a spotlight on the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion. Founded by Dr Kristin Neff, CMSC has contributed huge amounts to the global knowledge and practice of self-compassion and helped many to use it's teachings to relieve their own suffering and anxiety. 

Read more about CMSC

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