Share
Staying right when you're wronged; Difficulties of self-compassion; Compassion for couples
 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
No Images? Click here
Wise Brain Bulletin

Wise Brain Bulletin • Volume 17.1

Hello friend,

In our first issue of the Wise Brain Bulletin for 2023, we take a deep dive into the science and practice of self-compassion. We explore why it matters, why we often find it hard, and how to make it more of a priority in the year ahead.

*If you prefer to view a PDF version of this issue, just go to the Wise Brain Bulletin archive and navigate to Volume 17.1 under the heading 2023 Bulletins.

Michelle Keane
Editor

If you enjoy reading the Wise Brain Bulletin, we hope you’ll consider making a tax-deductible donation to our publisher, the Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom, so that we can continue to bring you this incredible free resource, six times a year. Please just go to this webpage to make a one-time or a sustaining monthly recurring donation. Thank you so much for your support!
 
 
by Rick Hanson, PhD

It’s easy to treat people well when they treat you well. The real test is when they treat you badly. It’s natural to want to strike back but we don’t look very good when we act out of upset, and others remember.

In this excerpt from his latest book, Making Great Relationships: Simple Practices for Solving Conflicts, Building Cooperation, and Fostering Love, Dr. Rick Hanson offers 7 ways stand up for yourself without the fiery excesses that have bad consequences for you and others.
Read the Article
 
 
by Tom Bowlin

Tom Bowlin writes poetry about what life is like for us, what’s been done to us, what we do to each other, and what we just think sometimes.
Read the Poem
 
 
by James M. Kirby, PhD

Self-compassion can be a powerful way to relate to yourself, encourage yourself, and motivate yourself. It doesn’t make life easy, but it can make life easier. So why is it that many of us experience an inner voice that tends to be more critical than compassionate?
Read the Article
 
 
by Michelle Becker, MA LMFT

It is better to be in a relationship because we want to be in the relationship rather than because we need to be. When we learn to meet our own needs, and can comfort and soothe ourselves, we always have access to what we need, even when a partner isn’t available to us. One way to do this is to learn self-compassion.
Read the Article
 
 
from the Skillful Means "wiki"
Self-compassion is a powerful tool you can use to improve your well-being, self confidence and resilience. Many of us find it easy to have compassion for others but struggle in applying this same kindness to ourselves. By taking moments throughout your day to pause and practice self compassion, you can gradually increase this quality and make it a more regular habit in your life.
Learn More

The Wise Brain Bulletin brings you skillful means – from psychology, neurology, and contemplative practice – for personal well-being, relationships, work, and spiritual development. If someone forwarded you this newsletter, you can subscribe here.
 
 
ENJOY READING THE WISE BRAIN BULLETIN?

If you enjoyed this bulletin, please consider sharing it with others! Just click the icons below.
Facebook
  
Twitter
  
Linkedin
  
Pinterest
 
 
The Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom is a 501c3 non-profit corporation, and it publishes the Wise Brain Bulletin. The Institute gathers, organizes, and freely offers information and methods— supported by brain science and the contemplative disciplines—for greater happiness, love, effectiveness, and wisdom.
Donate to the Wellspring Institute