01/01/2026
I just created a new blog post to help you begin 2026 with Mindfulness and Self Compassion. Read my essay here:
Learning about self-compassion began for me with the Mindful Self Compassion Course (MSC) I took back in 2012. However, I found it difficult to practice as I was still filled with self-loathing and deep emotional pain. Self-compassion felt about as far from the truth as it could be. The MSC course provided the opening and knowledge, but I still needed to address the internal turmoil that had plagued me for most of my life. In 2015 , I began practicing with a weekly meditation group or Sangha as they call it in Buddhist circles.
Read more here: https://www.mindingthewaves.com/post/mindful-self-compassion-a-personal-story-part-4-by-laurie-hallihan
