Self-Compassion - One way we conquer fear and insecurity

from Understanding Violence Addiction · host James M

What do we always think we have to be tough?  As men, many of us were trained to deny our feelings, push down pain and act hard.  That behavior backfired on me.  I was denying my authentic self by pretending not to feel.  In recovery we tune into our feelings and realize that emotional intelligence is key to creating real intimacy and connection.  Practicing Self-compassion is one way we allow ourselves to be ok with our authentic experience.  

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What do we always think we have to be tough? As men, many of us were trained to deny our feelings, push down pain and act hard. That behavior backfired on me. I was denying my authentic self by pretending not to feel. In recovery we tune into our feelings and realize that emotional intelligence is key to creating real intimacy and connection. Practicing Self-compassion is one way we allow ourselves to be ok with our authentic experience.

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