Embracing Mercy, Gentleness, and Self-Compassion The Power of Mercy
Nicholas de Castella
From my 30 years' experience, I train coaches, healers & health professionals by equipping them with powerful tools to enhance their well-being, amplify their impact, and live the life they love with BREATHWORK
When we live with an open heart, we discover that mercy, gentleness, and self-compassion are the keys to being at our best, living with peace, happiness, love and creating a beautiful world to live in.
It's easy to get caught up in the primitive notion of punishment, believing it will make us better people. We see it everywhere, from our justice system to our personal lives, but does it truly serve us?
In truth, punishment instils fear of making mistakes, which, in turn, hinders our growth and stifles our potential. When we punish ourselves, we become closed down, contracted, hardened and less adventurous – afraid to try something new in case we make a mistake.
The answer lies in cultivating Mercy – the precursor to gentleness. Instead of harshly judging ourselves and others, let's learn to refrain from punishing, especially when it's justifiable.
Mistakes are an integral part of our human experience. Thomas Edison's relentless pursuit of the light bulb taught us that mistakes are merely opportunities for growth. We must reframe our perspective on mistakes; they are unexpected outcomes that lead us to invaluable lessons.
Our mistakes do not define us. We are not our mistakes. Our fundamental nature is loveable and worthy, irrespective of our mistakes.
A Loving Kindness practice...
When you make a mistake, practice mercy, forgiveness and self-compassion by:
1. Acknowledge your error and let go of criticism and punishment
2. Take responsibility, process how you feel about what has happened
3. Be kind and gentle (breathe into your body) and learn your lessons
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4. Offer a sincere apology, do something as a make-up
5. Let it go and move forward with more compassion for others.
There is great power in gentleness. Gentleness is a force that softens the jagged edges of our self-judgment and allows us to embrace our human vulnerabilities. Through gentleness, we create an environment where healing can flourish. Mercy, gentleness, and self-compassion enable us to let go of the burden of guilt and shame, replacing them with understanding and forgiveness.
Let us remember that we are all doing our best with the knowledge and skills available to us at any moment: Mistakes are the stepping stones to growth, and embracing them with kindness and compassion is the path to our best selves.
As we collectively shift away from the archaic belief in punishment, let us usher in a new era of mercy, understanding, healing, and love. May we look back on this time and say, "This was when humanity learned to be kind and gentle, not only with others but, most importantly, with ourselves."
Let's nurture mercy, gentleness, and self-compassion, weaving them into the fabric of this month's journey.
Much love, Nicholas
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