Sometimes  we feel like we are the only person on the face of the earth to have difficult feelings. This meditation reminds us we are not alone, broken, weird or different. 

We often feel isolated with our shame and emotions.  Here we practice giving compassion to others as we normalize the human experience. - Life is hard for everyone! 

This meditation is a core practice. We start the self compassion break as a meditation but with practice you will be able to use these skills in moment of difficulty. 
Be Kind to Yourself! 

Please checkout my website or Facebook page Zen Librarian for more information on my courses and presentations. 
www.zenlibrarian.ca 

Social anxiety sucks. Loving yourself is a badass thing to do. In this practice we remind ourselves that we are enough and there are people in our lives who love us. 
Sitting with what ever emotions arise. 
Being with what is.... 

Sending love and light.

Friendships are tricky.  Learn how to be with what is when meeting difficult situations with compassion. 

Meditation to follow. 

Let's get real - Pandemic life is hard. 
This meditation is a bit sassy and helps me let go of stress. 

Breathing helps activate vagus nerve! 
Stay well ! 

Let's practice. The more you practice at home - the more you can use these skills in your everyday life. Learn to turn towards anxiety with compassion and say to your anxious thoughts:
"this feels real but is not true"
" everything is going to work out"
"I am doing the best I can"
Repeat, repeat, repeat..

Learning a different approach to an anxious mind. 

Learn a mindful approach to anxiety and looping thoughts. These are trying times. Thank you for practicing with me.  The follow episode will be the practice for this technique. 
Good luck- Keep practicing. 

Thank you everyone for all the downloads. the Sleep apps are

Insight Timer ( check out mediation and sleep stories)
https://insighttimer.com/meditation-app

Calm App
https://www.calm.com/

Sleep with Me Podcast
http://www.sleepwithmepodcast.com/

Get nerdy about breathing! Do you like to breathe in to your belly or in to your heart?

(I am a heart breather! - I feel so good!)

Moment to moment mindfulness is essential for well being. - We can change our thought patterns with awareness.