When we embrace self-compassion, we embrace all the parts of who we are - the strengths and weaknesses, the joys and sorrows, the successes and failures. It's about shedding the armor of self-criticism and allowing ourselves to be vulnerable, just as we are, imperfect yet deserving of love and kindness.

https://medium.com/black-bear-recovery/i-conquered-20-years-of-trauma-by-releasing-my-emotions-42dd1569a1bd#bypass

I Conquered 20 Years of Trauma by Releasing My Emotions

When we embrace self-compassion, we embrace all the parts of who we are - the strengths and weaknesses, the joys and sorrows, the successes and failures. It's about shedding the armor of self-criticism and allowing ourselves to be vulnerable, just as we are, imperfect yet deserving of love and kindness.  https://medium.com/black-bear-recovery/i-conquered-20-years-of-trauma-by-releasing-my-emotions-42dd1569a1bd#bypass

Bobby

So many men especially are taught that feelings don't matter. That they have to play the part of the big strong man to be successful, and that trauma and mental health are the weak man's concerns. In reality, emotions are what makes us human. Understanding them, and each other, is one of our greatest strengths.

So many top male thought leaders have said things like "feelings are stupid" or "mental health is just an excuse for not getting things done." Honestly, l'm concerned for them and hope they read something like this before too late.

So many men especially are taught that feelings don't matter. That they have to play the part of the big strong man to be successful, and that trauma and mental health are the weak man's concerns. In reality, emotions are what makes us human. Understanding them, and each other, is one of our greatest strengths.  So many top male thought leaders have said things like "feelings are stupid" or "mental health is just an excuse for not getting things done." Honestly, l'm concerned for them and hope they read something like this before too late.

Nate

“When we embrace self-compassion, we embrace all the parts of who we are - the strengths and weaknesses, the joys and sorrows, the successes and failures. It's about shedding the armor of self-criticism and allowing ourselves to be vulnerable, just as we are, imperfect yet deserving of love and kindness.”
Tara Ferrell

“When we embrace self-compassion, we embrace all the parts of who we are - the strengths and weaknesses, the joys and sorrows, the successes and failures. It's about shedding the armor of self-criticism and allowing ourselves to be vulnerable, just as we are, imperfect yet deserving of love and kindness.” Tara Ferrell

Sam Mendoza

The stiff upper lip mentality came from a generation or time when we were told to stick it out for a false sense of responsibility. We now understand you can't help others if you don't help yourself, and sometimes you have to change course. It isn't necessarily quitting but making a better choice.

Bobby

A group of likeminded people in MEDITATION (mindfulness) are talking about this.