An Exercise in Compassion

I have a little exercise for us today.

Bring to mind someone you love who may need a little extra support right now. Have someone in mind? Imagine yourself sitting with this person, listening, and offering compassion. How does it feel to offer this person support? How does your tone of voice change when offering this person love? What feelings arise?

Sit with this person and this sensation for a moment…

Now, what is it like to offer the same compassion to yourself? For more of us, that is a much taller order. 

We are our own best critics - loving others often feels easier in the face of our own self-judgments. 

Ask yourself, do you need support right now? Try imagining that part of you giving compassion to others, is giving it to yourself. Offer yourself the same soft love and support you did to the person you brought to mind earlier. 

What is something you can do for yourself today? Maybe you take 10 minutes to slow down. Maybe you speed up! Move around! Don’t know where to start? There are four pillars that build the foundation of my approach to coaching: connection, play, awareness, and behavior— check out my free 30 min video to learn about them! My online group coaching program Come Together is built from this foundation for a reason. 

If you enjoyed this exercise, I think you would really love this group. If you’re unsure whether Come Together is right for you, I’d be happy to answer any questions or for some self-guided, free insights, learn more about the four pillars, or check out my other free resources (meditations, blog, newest podcast cameo!? You name it!)

Be kind to everyone (including yourself!),

Blake

P.S. Maybe the person you brought to mind in this exercise could use the extra boost! Share this blog post— gift them the confidence and stability they are looking for by introducing them to Come Together.