The care and concern we show our pets and even our plants yet which we deny to ourselves.
The three elements to self-compassion are
kindness to oneself
common humanity and
mindfulness
Compassion defined: kindness, mercy, tenderness, benevolence, understanding, empathy, sympathy, and fellow-feeling, an impulse to help others in distress.
Below is a link to information sheets and a workbook from Western Australia Health on self-compassion. Brilliant free resource.
