What is NOT self-compassion ?

What is NOT self-compassion ?

Self-compassion is NOT self-pity.

It is also NOT self-care.

Or self-esteem.

It is NOT making yourself better or worse than others.

So what is it then?

Self-compassion is love in the midst of our own suffering.

This suffering could be around emotional anguish, physical pain, stress, depression, anxiety, cravings, self-sabotaging, trauma, grief, loss or fear.

So, there is some level of internal suffering going on and we show ourselves love, kindness or compassion.

Why is this so difficult?

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