Note: khanti = patience, and vadin = teacher The king of Kausala was a very rich king... [with] five hundred wives. One day the king decided he we wanted to go on a picnic and he let his wives know this. The cooks were alerted to prepare the food, the servants to get the elephants … Continue reading The Story of Khantivadin, The Teacher of Patience
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Three Steps to Self-Compassion
First: Make the choice that you’ll at least try a new approach to thinking about yourself. Commit to treating yourself more kindly — call it letting go of self-judgment, going easier on yourself, practicing self-compassion or whatever resonates most... ...One of the most portable and evidence-based practices for noticing our thoughts and learning to let … Continue reading Three Steps to Self-Compassion
