The Transformative Effects of Self-Compassion with Rev. Dr. Jane Simmons

This week on the podcast, Ryan talks with Rev. Dr. Jane Simmons, author about the importance of self-compassion in our growth journeys. There is evidence in the world today of a collective shadow that can only be healed by the practice of radical self-compassion. We unconsciously project our own beliefs about being flawed, wrong, or not good enough in some way onto others when we don't first resolve it within ourselves. Healing past trauma does not mean we condone or completely forget about what happened in the past, it means that we allow ourselves to soften and open with practicing compassion to find freedom. The more we love ourselves, the more beautiful we become. Instead of projecting our negative beliefs onto the world, we can project love onto the world. The more lovable we are to ourselves, the more loveable we are to others. It starts inside each one of us. Ryan shares how his childhood belief of being "stupid" had limited him in so many ways throughout his life until he found self-compassion through shadow work. So much of the messaging we get is to grind, push harder, and overcome but if we don't find a way to truly love and accept ourselves our shadow beliefs will continue to show up in undesirable ways. Self-compassion is the nurturing, safe, healing energy and environment that provides fertile ground for growth. About Jane:Rev. Dr. Jane Simmons holds a doctoral degree in Theology from Holos University Graduate Seminary and is an ordained Unity minister. Since her ordination in 1999, Jane has ministered in four Unity churches in Canada and the United States as well as serving as the Teen Ministry Coordinator for Unity Worldwide Ministries. Jane is the author of the book, You Can’t Sleep Through Your Awakening – a combination of personal memoir, shared stories, psychological study, scientific learning and spiritual discourse. Jane is also the co-author of the beautiful, best-selling book and card decks, Who Have You Come Here to Be, 101 Possibilities for Contemplation. Jane is a powerful speaker, writer, workshop facilitator, trainer, and educator with a focus on virtual online learning.With a passion for heart-centered transformation, Jane is committed to helping bring forth a kinder, more compassionate world. As a facilitator for the Alternatives to Violence Project, Jane has worked in communities, schools, and prisons, assisting others in developing skills to manage conflict in order to help bring about a world that works for all.Connect with Jane: www.theartofquantumliving.com📲 QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS: SEND US A TEXT OR VOICE MESSAGEWebsite: CompeteHeartFirst.comFollow Us on SocialInstagram @HeartFirstLeadershipFacebook @HeartFirstLeadershipYoutube Chanel @HeartFirstLeadership