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by Amy Pattee Colvin (Author)
"When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be." Lao Tzu
Cultivating Compassion is a motivational, actionable, and spiritual roadmap guiding you toward greater personal growth, compassion, peace of mind, and joy.
Part of being human is making mistakes and feeling stressed. We all mess up at one time or another; we all have moments of anxiety. Rather than beating ourselves up with words of shame, blame, or fear, we have a choice to recognize that we are resilient and can do better next time.
Making that choice is a form of self-compassion.
This book, based on a blend of Taoist, Buddhist, and Confucianist philosophy, helps you explore compassion meditation practices daily. It encourages you to be brave, claim your quirks, and fully embrace who you are, even when you're imperfect.
It invites you to say, "I want to be a better person, and I will work on that." One breath at a time. One hour at a time. One conversation or task at a time.
Every morning upon rising, pick up this book, contemplate a theme for the day, take a moment for self-reflection, then integrate the idea into your daily life. Learning to accept yourself in all circumstances is a skill that takes courage, practice, and diligence.
Creating a consistent self-compassion practice is the BEST thing we can do for our emotional and mental health. Patterns of thinking CAN be rewired. Instead of worrying, complaining, gossiping, or rehashing what isn't working, invest in yourself. Put in diligent hard work, and begin to find peace and joy from the moment you wake up to the second you fall asleep. Transform your life to create internal joy and peace, then extend it to others.
In this book, you will learn how to:- Move toward contentment and away from anxiety while reducing judgment and criticism of self and others.
- Calm the mind and direct thoughts more positively while fostering profound serenity, resilience, and creativity.
- Integrate mindfulness, meditation, and self-compassion practices into everyday life while developing the courage to take compassionate action.
Are you ready to start integrating compassion for yourself and others into daily life? Cultivating this positive mindset helps you make the world a better place for yourself and others.
Buy a copy of the and transform your outlook. Start living a life of peace, vitality, and joy today!Author Biography
Amy Pattee Colvin has practiced a blend of Taoist and Buddhist meditation since the mid-1990s. She facilitates meditation courses and international retreats. Her mission is to help people discover and cultivate acceptance and compassion for self and others so that in turn, they can thrive in their chosen fields. Through the media of her retreats, courses, writings, and guided meditations, Amy offers practical tools and techniques for anyone interested in positive personal growth.
